Windmill Lane vs Olden Amber
Windmill Lane (Little Greene) and Olden Amber (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Windmill Lane belongs to the green-grey family and Olden Amber to the beige family. The 22-point LRV gap — 53 for Olden Amber vs 31 for Windmill Lane — means Olden Amber will open up a space more effectively. Where Windmill Lane leans green, Olden Amber reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.8 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 Olden Amber Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Olden Amber 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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