Brown Tar vs Windmill Lane
Brown Tar (Benjamin Moore) and Windmill Lane (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Brown Tar reads as beige-greige, while Windmill Lane reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 31 for Windmill Lane vs 11 for Brown Tar — means Windmill Lane will open up a space more effectively. Where Brown Tar leans red, Windmill Lane reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.5 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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Brown Tar vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brown Tar 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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