Washed Linen vs Basalt grey
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Basalt grey is a RAL Classic color. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Basalt grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Basalt grey (LRV 14), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 40.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Washed Linen vs Basalt grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Washed Linen and Basalt grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Washed Linen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Basalt grey.
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Washed Linen vs Basalt grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Basalt 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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