Windmill Lane vs Rare Gray
Windmill Lane (Little Greene) and Rare Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Windmill Lane belongs to the green-grey family and Rare Gray to the grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 38 for Rare Gray vs 31 for Windmill Lane — means Rare Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Windmill Lane leans green, Rare Gray reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Windmill Lane vs Rare Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Windmill Lane and Rare Gray 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
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Rare Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Windmill Lane vs Rare Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windmill Lane on one side and Rare Gray 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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