Windmill Lane vs Nuthatch
Windmill Lane (Little Greene) and Nuthatch (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Windmill Lane reads as green-grey, while Nuthatch reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 31 for Windmill Lane vs 19 for Nuthatch — means Windmill Lane will open up a space more effectively. Where Windmill Lane leans green, Nuthatch reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.5 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 Nuthatch Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Nuthatch 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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