Washed Linen vs Quarry Stone
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Quarry Stone is a Sherwin-Williams color. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Quarry Stone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Quarry Stone (LRV 27), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.7, 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 Quarry Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Quarry Stone 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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