Washed Linen vs Touch of Grey
Where Washed Linen belongs to Jotun's range, Touch of Grey is a Sherwin-Williams color. Washed Linen reads as beige-greige, while Touch of Grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Touch of Grey (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Washed Linen (LRV 55), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Washed Linen runs warm while Touch of Grey is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Touch of Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Washed Linen on one side and Touch of Grey 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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