Potters Clay 2 vs Washed Linen
Potters Clay 2 is a Dulux color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Potters Clay 2 reads as grey, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 54 and 55, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Potters Clay 2's neutral character against Washed Linen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Potters Clay 2 vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Potters Clay 2 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. Potters Clay 2 reads more restrained here, while Washed Linen adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Washed Linen and Potters Clay 2 is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Potters Clay 2 vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Potters Clay 2 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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