Chiltern White vs Washed Linen
Chiltern White is a Dulux color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Chiltern White reads as greige-grey, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 73 vs 55, Chiltern White will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chiltern White vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Chiltern White and Washed Linen are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Chiltern White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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Chiltern White vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chiltern White on one side and Washed Linen on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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