Balsam vs Windmill Lane
Balsam (Benjamin Moore) and Windmill Lane (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Balsam reads as green, while Windmill Lane reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 31 for Windmill Lane vs 15 for Balsam — means Windmill Lane will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 21.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Balsam vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balsam on one side and Windmill Lane 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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