Washed Linen vs Aquacade 226
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Aquacade 226 is a Sherwin-Williams color. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Aquacade 226 reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Aquacade 226 (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Washed Linen (LRV 55), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Washed Linen runs warm while Aquacade 226 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Aquacade 226 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Aquacade 226 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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