Soft Beige vs Windmill Wings
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Soft Beige reads as beige, while Windmill Wings reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Soft Beige (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Windmill Wings (LRV 63), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Soft Beige runs red while Windmill Wings is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 36.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Soft Beige vs Windmill Wings Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Beige on one side and Windmill Wings 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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At LRV 79 vs 13, Soft Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
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Soft Beige reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.
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At LRV 79 vs 45, Soft Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
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