Shrinking Violet vs Windmill Lane

PPG
·
Little Greene

Shrinking Violet (PPG) and Windmill Lane (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. The 8-point LRV gap — 31 for Windmill Lane vs 23 for Shrinking Violet — means Windmill Lane will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 37.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Shrinking Violet vs Windmill Lane Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 37.0Very different colors

Color Details

Shrinking Violet
PPG · PPG1162-5
Hex#5d84b1
LRV23.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1162-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Windmill Lane
Little Greene · 296
Hex#8E9B8A
LRV31.0
BrandLittle Greene
Number296
UndertoneGreen
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
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