Washed Linen vs Chaise Mauve
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Chaise Mauve is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Washed Linen belongs to the beige-greige family and Chaise Mauve to the grey family. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Chaise Mauve (LRV 46), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Washed Linen vs Chaise Mauve in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Washed Linen and Chaise Mauve 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Washed Linen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Chaise Mauve.
Color Details
Washed Linen vs Chaise Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Chaise Mauve 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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