Washed Linen vs Porch Ceiling
Washed Linen is a Jotun color while Porch Ceiling comes from Sherwin-Williams. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Porch Ceiling reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 55 and 53, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Washed Linen's warm character against Porch Ceiling's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Porch Ceiling Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Porch Ceiling 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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