RAL 510-4 vs Washed Linen
Where RAL 510-4 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Washed Linen is a Jotun color. Washed Linen (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 510-4 (LRV 24), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 51.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
RAL 510-4 vs Washed Linen Color Comparison
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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RAL 510-4 vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces
Seeing RAL 510-4 and Washed Linen in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Washed Linen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 510-4.
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House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Washed Linen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 510-4.
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