Amethyst Shadow vs Pine Needle
Where Amethyst Shadow belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pine Needle is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Amethyst Shadow belongs to the blue-grey family and Pine Needle to the green family. Amethyst Shadow (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 28.9, 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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Amethyst Shadow vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amethyst Shadow 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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