Traffic blue vs Windmill Lane

RAL Classic
·
Little Greene

Traffic blue (RAL Classic) and Windmill Lane (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. The 20-point LRV gap — 31 for Windmill Lane vs 11 for Traffic blue — means Windmill Lane will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 48.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Traffic blue vs Windmill Lane Color Comparison

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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 48.5Very different colors

Color Details

Traffic blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5017
Hex#005B8C
LRV11.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5017
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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