Coastal Storm vs Pine Needle
Where Coastal Storm belongs to Behr's range, Pine Needle is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Coastal Storm belongs to the grey family and Pine Needle to the green family. Coastal Storm (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Coastal Storm runs green while Pine Needle is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.7, 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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Coastal Storm vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coastal Storm on one side and Pine Needle 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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