Washed Linen vs Raging Sea
Washed Linen is a Jotun color while Raging Sea comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Washed Linen belongs to the beige-greige family and Raging Sea to the blue-green family. At LRV 55 vs 14, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 41-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Washed Linen's warm character against Raging Sea's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 39.3, 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 Raging Sea in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Washed Linen and Raging Sea in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Raging Sea would.
Color Details
Washed Linen vs Raging Sea Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Raging Sea 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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