Pale Green vs Washed Linen

Pale GreenJotunvsWashed LinenJotunΔE 6.3Noticeable difference

Both are Jotun colors. Hue-wise, Pale Green belongs to the green-greige family and Washed Linen to the beige-greige family. At LRV 55 vs 48, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-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 6.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Pale Green vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Pale Green 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 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Pale GreenJotun Pale Green living room color review

@hannasanglar

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 brightness difference is modest but present — Washed Linen gives the walls a little more lift.

Pale GreenJotun Pale Green bedroom accent wall color

@alvheid

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy bedroom interior

@villabrattbacken

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Washed Linen gives the walls a little more lift.

Pale GreenJotun Pale Green kitchen paint review

@mariahfrue_81

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen minimal kitchen paint

@villapynten

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Washed Linen reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Pale GreenJotun Pale Green dining room interior

@torhildedvardsen

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy dining room interior

@odegarden_1917

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Washed Linen gives the walls a little more lift.

Pale GreenJotun Pale Green bathroom paint

@rebeccaengelst

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen scandinavian bathroom makeover

@villastenlunda

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Washed Linen gives the walls a little more lift.

Pale GreenJotun Pale Green kitchen cabinets color review

@vartlillarodaa

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy kitchen cabinets paint review

@krakegatan1836

Color Details

Pale Green
Jotun · 8478
Hex#babaa5
LRV47.7
BrandJotun
Number8478
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Pale Green vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Green 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 Pale Green comparisons

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

White Dove
Pale Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Pale Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Pale Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Pale Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Pale Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Pale Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Pale Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Pale Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Pale Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Pale Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Pale Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Pale Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Pale Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Pale Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Pale Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Pale Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Pale Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Pale Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Pale Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Pale Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Antique White
Pale Green
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Pale Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Pale Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Pale Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Pale Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Pale Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Pale Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Pale Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Pale Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Pale Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Pale Green is the lighter choice