Modern Mocha vs Windmill Lane

Modern MochaBehrvsWindmill LaneLittle GreeneΔE 17.1Distinct difference

Modern Mocha is a Behr color while Windmill Lane comes from Little Greene. Modern Mocha reads as beige-greige, while Windmill Lane reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 31 vs 25, Windmill Lane will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Modern Mocha's red character against Windmill Lane's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Modern Mocha vs Windmill Lane in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Modern Mocha and Windmill Lane in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Windmill Lane has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Modern MochaBehr Modern Mocha victorian living room inspiration

@quinn.and.rose

Windmill LaneWindmill Lane victorian living room

@our_big_renovation

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Windmill Lane gives the walls a little more lift.

Modern MochaBehr Modern Mocha wall paint review

@nest_on_nightingale

Windmill LaneLittle Greene Windmill Lane bedroom paint

@thenorthernhome_

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Modern MochaBehr Modern Mocha dining room color paint

@makingitbriggs

Windmill LaneWindmill Lane dining room color

@overatsams

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Windmill Lane gives the walls a little more lift.

Modern MochaBehr Modern Mocha bathroom review

@campbell_house_

Windmill LaneWindmill Lane bathroom vanity

@sarnova_interiors

Color Details

Modern Mocha
Behr · N150-4
Hex#9d8376
LRV25.3
BrandBehr
NumberN150-4
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Windmill Lane
Little Greene · 296
Hex#8E9B8A
LRV31.0
BrandLittle Greene
Number296
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Modern Mocha vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Modern Mocha on one side and Windmill Lane on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Modern Mocha comparisons

See how Modern Mocha stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Modern Mocha
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Modern Mocha
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Modern Mocha
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Modern Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Modern Mocha
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Modern Mocha
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Modern Mocha
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Modern Mocha
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Modern Mocha
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Modern Mocha
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Modern Mocha
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Modern Mocha
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Modern Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Modern Mocha
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Modern Mocha
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Modern Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Modern Mocha
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Modern Mocha
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Modern Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Modern Mocha
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Modern Mocha
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Senses
Modern Mocha
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Modern Mocha
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Modern Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Modern Mocha
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Modern Mocha
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Modern Mocha reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Modern Mocha
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Modern Mocha
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Modern Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Obsidian Green
Modern Mocha
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Modern Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Modern Mocha
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Modern Mocha
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Modern Mocha
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Modern Mocha
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Modern Mocha
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Modern Mocha
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Modern Mocha reads slightly lighter