Trench Coat vs Windmill Lane
Trench Coat (Dulux) and Windmill Lane (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Trench Coat reads as beige, while Windmill Lane reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 31-point LRV gap — 62 for Trench Coat vs 31 for Windmill Lane — means Trench Coat will open up a space more effectively. Where Trench Coat leans warm, Windmill Lane reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.4 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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Trench Coat vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Trench Coat 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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