Smoke vs Windmill Lane
Smoke (Benjamin Moore) and Windmill Lane (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Smoke belongs to the blue-grey family and Windmill Lane to the green-grey family. The 25-point LRV gap — 56 for Smoke vs 31 for Windmill Lane — means Smoke will open up a space more effectively. Where Smoke leans cool, Windmill Lane reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.8 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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Smoke vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke 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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