Windmill Lane vs Gentian blue
Windmill Lane (Little Greene) and Gentian blue (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Windmill Lane reads as green-grey, while Gentian blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 31 for Windmill Lane vs 9 for Gentian blue — means Windmill Lane will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 49.5 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 Gentian blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Gentian blue 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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