Washed Linen vs Novel Lilac
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Novel Lilac is a Sherwin-Williams color. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Novel Lilac reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Novel Lilac (LRV 42), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Washed Linen runs warm while Novel Lilac is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Washed Linen vs Novel Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Washed Linen and Novel Lilac in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Washed Linen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Novel Lilac.
Color Details
Washed Linen vs Novel Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Novel Lilac 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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