Windmill Lane vs Kismet
Windmill Lane (Little Greene) and Kismet (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Windmill Lane belongs to the green-grey family and Kismet to the purple family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 31 vs 29 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Windmill Lane leans green, Kismet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.6 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 Kismet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Kismet 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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