Washed Linen vs RAL 830-4
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, RAL 830-4 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Washed Linen belongs to the beige-greige family and RAL 830-4 to the grey family. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 830-4 (LRV 16), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 32.8, 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 RAL 830-4 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Washed Linen and RAL 830-4 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 RAL 830-4.
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 RAL 830-4.
Color Details
Washed Linen vs RAL 830-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and RAL 830-4 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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