Windmill Lane vs Auric
Windmill Lane is a Little Greene color while Auric comes from Sherwin-Williams. Windmill Lane reads as green-grey, while Auric reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 31 and 30, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Windmill Lane's green character against Auric's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 58.8, 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 Auric Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Auric 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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