Stratton Blue vs Windmill Lane

Stratton Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Windmill Lane comes from Little Greene. Stratton Blue reads as blue-green, while Windmill Lane reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 38 vs 31, Stratton Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Stratton Blue vs Windmill Lane in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Stratton Blue and Windmill Lane are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

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. Stratton Blue has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Stratton BlueHc-142 Living Room

@susanyeleyhomes

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 brightness difference is modest but present — Stratton Blue gives the walls a little more lift.

Stratton BlueBenjamin Moore Stratton Blue Bedroom

@inspireddecorator

Windmill LaneLittle Greene Windmill Lane bedroom paint

@thenorthernhome_

Front Door

Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Stratton Blue has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Windmill LaneWindmill Lane front door inspo

@decorinteriorsni

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Stratton Blue gives the walls a little more lift.

Stratton BlueBm Stratton Blue Kitchen Cabinets

@alickapaint

Windmill LaneLittle Greene Windmill Lane kitchen cabinets paint review

@kevinrobinsspraying

Color Details

Stratton Blue
Benjamin Moore · HC-142
Hex#93A9A0
LRV37.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-142
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Windmill Lane
Little Greene · 296
Hex#8E9B8A
LRV31.0
BrandLittle Greene
Number296
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Stratton Blue vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stratton Blue 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 Stratton Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
Stratton Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Stratton Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Stratton Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Stratton Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Stratton Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Stratton Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Stratton Blue reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Stratton Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Stratton Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Stratton Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Stratton Blue reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Stratton Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Stratton Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Stratton Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Stratton Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Stratton Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Stratton Blue reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Stratton Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Stratton Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Stratton Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Stratton Blue reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Stratton Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Stratton Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Stratton Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Stratton Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Stratton Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Stratton Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Stratton Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Stratton Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Stratton Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Stratton Blue reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Stratton Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Stratton Blue reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Stratton Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Stratton Blue is the lighter choice

Obsidian Green
Stratton Blue
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Stratton Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Stratton Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Stratton Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Stratton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Stratton Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Stratton Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Stratton Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Stratton Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Stratton Blue reads noticeably lighter