California Redwood vs Pine Needle

California RedwoodBenjamin MoorevsPine NeedleDuluxΔE 45.4Very different colors

California Redwood is a Benjamin Moore color while Pine Needle comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, California Redwood belongs to the pink-red family and Pine Needle to the green family. At LRV 15 vs 7, California Redwood will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — California Redwood's warm character against Pine Needle's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 45.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

California Redwood
Benjamin Moore · 1190
Hex#985949
LRV15.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1190
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Pine Needle
Dulux · 07GG 07/143
Hex#2a493e
LRV7.0
BrandDulux
Number07GG 07/143
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

California Redwood vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Redwood on one side and Pine Needle on the other.

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.

More California Redwood comparisons

See how California Redwood stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
California Redwood
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
California Redwood
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
California Redwood
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

California Redwood reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
California Redwood
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
California Redwood
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
California Redwood
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
California Redwood
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
California Redwood
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
California Redwood
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
California Redwood
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
California Redwood
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

California Redwood reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
California Redwood
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
California Redwood
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
California Redwood
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
California Redwood
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

California Redwood reads slightly lighter

Piazza
California Redwood
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
California Redwood
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
California Redwood
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
California Redwood
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
California Redwood
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

California Redwood reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
California Redwood
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
California Redwood
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
California Redwood
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
California Redwood
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

California Redwood reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
California Redwood
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
California Redwood
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
California Redwood
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
California Redwood
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
California Redwood
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
California Redwood
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone