Crème de Mint vs Pine Needle
Where Crème de Mint belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pine Needle is a Dulux color. Both sit in the green family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Crème de Mint (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 78 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 66.8, 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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Crème de Mint vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crème de Mint 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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