Windmill Lane vs Parisian Patina
Windmill Lane is a Little Greene color while Parisian Patina comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. 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 Parisian Patina's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Windmill Lane vs Parisian Patina in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Windmill Lane and Parisian Patina are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Parisian Patina and Windmill Lane is what sets these apart most in this context.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Windmill Lane reads more restrained here, while Parisian Patina adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Parisian Patina and Windmill Lane is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Windmill Lane vs Parisian Patina Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Parisian Patina 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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