Windmill Lane vs Charcoal Smoke
Windmill Lane is a Little Greene color while Charcoal Smoke comes from PPG. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. At LRV 31 vs 7, Windmill Lane will read as the brighter of the two — a 24-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 30.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Windmill Lane vs Charcoal Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Charcoal Smoke 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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