Crown Point Sand vs Pine Needle

Crown Point SandBenjamin MoorevsPine NeedleDuluxΔE 54.1Very different colors

Crown Point Sand (Benjamin Moore) and Pine Needle (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Crown Point Sand reads as beige, while Pine Needle reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 46-point LRV gap — 53 for Crown Point Sand vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Crown Point Sand will open up a space more effectively. Where Crown Point Sand leans yellow and red, Pine Needle reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 54.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Crown Point Sand
Benjamin Moore · HC-90
Hex#CEC3A4
LRV52.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-90
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pine Needle
Dulux · 07GG 07/143
Hex#2a493e
LRV7.0
BrandDulux
Number07GG 07/143
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Crown Point Sand vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crown Point Sand 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 Crown Point Sand comparisons

See how Crown Point Sand stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Crown Point Sand
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Crown Point Sand
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Crown Point Sand
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Crown Point Sand
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Crown Point Sand
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Crown Point Sand reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Crown Point Sand
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Crown Point Sand
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Crown Point Sand
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Crown Point Sand
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Crown Point Sand
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Crown Point Sand
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Crown Point Sand
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Crown Point Sand reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Crown Point Sand
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Crown Point Sand
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Crown Point Sand
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Piazza
Crown Point Sand
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Crown Point Sand
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Crown Point Sand
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Crown Point Sand reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Crown Point Sand
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Crown Point Sand reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Crown Point Sand
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Crown Point Sand
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Crown Point Sand
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Crown Point Sand
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Crown Point Sand
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Crown Point Sand
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Crown Point Sand reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Crown Point Sand
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Crown Point Sand reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Crown Point Sand
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Crown Point Sand
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Crown Point Sand
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Crown Point Sand
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Crown Point Sand is the lighter choice