River Valley vs Washed Linen
River Valley is a Dulux color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, River Valley belongs to the blue family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. At LRV 55 vs 44, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — River Valley's cool character against Washed Linen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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River Valley vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see River Valley 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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