City Shadow vs Windmill Lane
City Shadow (Benjamin Moore) and Windmill Lane (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. City Shadow reads as grey, while Windmill Lane reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 31 for Windmill Lane vs 14 for City Shadow — 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 22.6 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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City Shadow vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see City Shadow 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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