Linen paint colors
Top picks for linen
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named linen every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More linen shades
3 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Linen at every US brand
8 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full linen lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Top Kompozit linen
37 in deckKompozit's deck has 37 colors that match the linen band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About linen
Linen takes its name from the fabric's natural weave — a warm off-white with a faint tan-cream undertone that mimics undyed flax. It's softer than ivory, more grounded than cream, and reads as quietly textured even on flat drywall.
Use it on trim throughout the house or as a whole-wall color in rooms with natural fiber rugs and slipcovered furniture. Pairs with oak, jute, brass, and any earthy palette. The default off-white for coastal and farmhouse schemes. Designer alternatives: BM Linen White, SW Natural Linen, F&B James White. Forgiving in nearly every light condition.