Washed Linen vs Agate Grey
Washed Linen is a Jotun color while Agate Grey comes from RAL Classic. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Agate Grey reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 55 vs 45, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Washed Linen vs Agate Grey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Washed Linen and Agate Grey 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Agate Grey would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Agate Grey would.
Color Details
Washed Linen vs Agate Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Agate Grey 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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