Washed Linen vs Obscura
Washed Linen (Jotun) and Obscura (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Obscura reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 55 vs 55 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Washed Linen leans warm, Obscura reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Washed Linen vs Obscura Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Obscura 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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