York White vs Washed Linen
Where York White belongs to Dulux's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. York White reads as beige-white, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. York White (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Washed Linen (LRV 55), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
York White vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. York 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that York White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Washed Linen would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. York White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Washed Linen.
Color Details
York White vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see York 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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