Washed Linen vs Gecko
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Gecko is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Washed Linen belongs to the beige-greige family and Gecko to the yellow family. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Gecko (LRV 22), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Washed Linen runs warm while Gecko is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.8, 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 Gecko Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Gecko 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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