Paris Rain vs Windmill Lane

Paris RainBenjamin MoorevsWindmill LaneLittle GreeneΔE 16.7Distinct difference

Paris Rain is a Benjamin Moore color while Windmill Lane comes from Little Greene. Paris Rain reads as greige-grey, while Windmill Lane reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 31, Paris Rain will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Paris Rain's yellow character against Windmill Lane's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Paris Rain vs Windmill Lane in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Paris Rain 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. Paris Rain returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Paris RainParis Rain cozy living room color

@a.haus.called.esch

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 LRV gap is large enough that Paris Rain will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Windmill Lane would.

Paris RainParis Rain cozy bedroom color

@katebowlinteriors

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. Paris Rain reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Windmill Lane.

Paris RainParis Rain dining room inspiration

@a.haus.called.esch

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 LRV gap is large enough that Paris Rain will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Windmill Lane would.

Paris RainParis Rain bathroom vanity color review

@mapleandwhitedesign

Windmill LaneWindmill Lane bathroom vanity

@sarnova_interiors

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Paris Rain will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Windmill Lane would.

Paris RainParis Rain kitchen cabinets picture

@jesszerellarealtor

Windmill LaneLittle Greene Windmill Lane kitchen cabinets paint review

@kevinrobinsspraying

Color Details

Paris Rain
Benjamin Moore · 1501
Hex#C4C2B0
LRV52.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1501
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Windmill Lane
Little Greene · 296
Hex#8E9B8A
LRV31.0
BrandLittle Greene
Number296
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Paris Rain vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paris Rain 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 Paris Rain comparisons

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

White Dove
Paris Rain
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Paris Rain
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Paris Rain
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Paris Rain
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Paris Rain
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Paris Rain
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Paris Rain
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Paris Rain
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Paris Rain
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Paris Rain
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Paris Rain
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Paris Rain
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Paris Rain
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Paris Rain
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Black grey
Paris Rain
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Piazza
Paris Rain
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Paris Rain
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Senses
Paris Rain
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Paris Rain reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Paris Rain
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Paris Rain
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Paris Rain
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Paris Rain
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Paris Rain
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Obsidian Green
Paris Rain
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Paris Rain
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Paris Rain reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Paris Rain
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Paris Rain
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Paris Rain
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Paris Rain
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Paris Rain
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Paris Rain is the lighter choice