Teal Zen vs Faded Flaxflower
Where Teal Zen belongs to Jotun's range, Faded Flaxflower is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Teal Zen (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Faded Flaxflower (LRV 44), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Teal Zen vs Faded Flaxflower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Teal Zen on one side and Faded Flaxflower 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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