Windmill Lane vs Shadow Taupe
Windmill Lane (Little Greene) and Shadow Taupe (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Windmill Lane reads as green-grey, while Shadow Taupe reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 40 for Shadow Taupe vs 31 for Windmill Lane — means Shadow Taupe will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 12.4 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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Windmill Lane vs Shadow Taupe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Shadow Taupe 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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