K500 vs Washed Linen
K500 (Tikkurila) and Washed Linen (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. The 6-point LRV gap — 55 for Washed Linen vs 49 for K500 — means Washed Linen will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 11.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.
K500 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.
Color Details
More K500 comparisons
See how K500 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Benjamin Moore

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Farrow & Ball

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Sherwin-Williams

Tikkurila vs Farrow & Ball
Tikkurila vs Farrow & Ball

K500 reads lighter
Tikkurila vs Sherwin-Williams

Tikkurila vs Farrow & Ball
Tikkurila vs Farrow & Ball

Agreeable Gray reads lighter
Tikkurila vs Sherwin-Williams

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Dulux

Tikkurila vs Dulux
Tikkurila vs Dulux

Balboa Mist reads lighter
Tikkurila vs Benjamin Moore

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Benjamin Moore

K500 reads lighter
Tikkurila vs RAL Classic

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Dulux

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs RAL Classic

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs RAL Classic

Piazza reads lighter
Tikkurila

Tikkurila vs Jotun
Tikkurila vs Jotun

K500 reads lighter
Tikkurila vs Little Greene

Tikkurila vs Jotun
Tikkurila vs Jotun

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Little Greene

Tikkurila vs Jotun
Tikkurila vs Jotun

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Little Greene

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Valspar

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Behr

Tikkurila vs Behr
Tikkurila vs Behr

K500 reads lighter
Tikkurila vs Behr

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs RAL Effect

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs RAL Effect

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila

Light vs dark contrast
Tikkurila vs Valspar









