Washed Linen vs Enlightened Lime
Washed Linen is a Jotun color while Enlightened Lime comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Washed Linen belongs to the beige-greige family and Enlightened Lime to the green-yellow family. At LRV 80 vs 55, Enlightened Lime will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Washed Linen's warm character against Enlightened Lime's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 14.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Enlightened Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Enlightened Lime 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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