Goosewing vs Washed Linen

GoosewingDuluxvsWashed LinenJotunΔE 9.8Noticeable difference

Goosewing is a Dulux color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Goosewing belongs to the grey family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. At LRV 55 vs 42, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Goosewing's neutral character against Washed Linen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Goosewing vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Goosewing 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. Washed Linen returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

GoosewingDulux Goosewing hallway color

@pickfordpaintingdecorating

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen scandinavian living room decor

@victoriaborthen

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Goosewing would.

GoosewingDulux Goosewing bedroom paint review

@freshlook_pd

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy bedroom interior

@villabrattbacken

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Goosewing would.

GoosewingDulux Goosewing bathroom makeover

@andypryce_paintingservices

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen scandinavian bathroom makeover

@villastenlunda

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Goosewing would.

GoosewingDulux Goosewing house exterior review

@shewardandsonsofficial

Washed LinenWashed Linen scandinavian house hallway

@ladhusmedutsikt

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Goosewing would.

GoosewingDulux Goosewing kitchen cabinets color

@nv_property

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy kitchen cabinets paint review

@krakegatan1836

Color Details

Goosewing
Dulux
Hex#AEAEAB
LRV42.2
BrandDulux
Number
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Goosewing vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Goosewing on one side and Washed Linen on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Goosewing comparisons

See how Goosewing stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Goosewing
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Goosewing
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Goosewing
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Goosewing is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Goosewing
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Goosewing
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Goosewing reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Goosewing
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Goosewing
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Goosewing
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Goosewing reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Goosewing
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Goosewing
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Goosewing
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Goosewing is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Goosewing
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Goosewing reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Goosewing
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Goosewing is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Goosewing
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Goosewing reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Goosewing
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Goosewing is the lighter choice

Piazza
Goosewing
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Goosewing
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Goosewing
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Goosewing reads slightly lighter

Senses
Goosewing
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Goosewing
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Goosewing is the lighter choice

Antique White
Goosewing
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Goosewing
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Goosewing reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Goosewing
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Goosewing reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Goosewing
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Goosewing is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Goosewing
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Goosewing
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Goosewing reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Goosewing
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Goosewing
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Goosewing
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Goosewing
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Goosewing is the lighter choice