Washed Linen vs Window grey
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Window grey is a RAL Classic color. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Window grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Window grey (LRV 36), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.2, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Washed Linen vs Window grey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Washed Linen and Window grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Window grey would.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Washed Linen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Window grey.
Color Details
Washed Linen vs Window grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Window 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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