Washed Linen vs Gaiety
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Gaiety is a Sherwin-Williams color. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Gaiety reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gaiety (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Washed Linen (LRV 55), a difference of 4 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. With a ΔE of 17.9, 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 Gaiety Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Gaiety 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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