Refresh vs Windmill Lane
Refresh is a Jotun color while Windmill Lane comes from Little Greene. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. At LRV 60 vs 31, Refresh will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Refresh's neutral character against Windmill Lane's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 20.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Refresh vs Windmill Lane in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Refresh 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. Refresh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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. Refresh reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Windmill Lane.
Color Details
Refresh vs Windmill Lane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refresh 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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