Washed Linen vs Pool Blue
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Pool Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Pool Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pool Blue (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Washed Linen (LRV 55), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Washed Linen runs warm while Pool Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.6, 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 Pool Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Pool Blue 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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