Washed Linen vs Illusion
Washed Linen (Jotun) and Illusion (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Washed Linen belongs to the beige-greige family and Illusion to the greige-grey family. The 15-point LRV gap — 55 for Washed Linen vs 40 for Illusion — means Washed Linen will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Illusion Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Illusion 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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