Washed Linen vs Mariner
Washed Linen is a Jotun color while Mariner comes from Sherwin-Williams. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Mariner reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 55 vs 46, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Washed Linen's warm character against Mariner's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 30.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Washed Linen vs Mariner in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Washed Linen and Mariner in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Mariner would.
Color Details
Washed Linen vs Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Mariner 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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