Windmill Lane vs Opera Glass
Where Windmill Lane belongs to Little Greene's range, Opera Glass is a Sherwin-Williams color. Windmill Lane reads as green-grey, while Opera Glass reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Opera Glass (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Windmill Lane (LRV 31), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Windmill Lane runs green while Opera Glass is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 32.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Opera Glass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Opera Glass 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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