Laurel Canyon Beige vs Pine Needle

Laurel Canyon BeigeBenjamin MoorevsPine NeedleDuluxΔE 54.1Very different colors

Laurel Canyon Beige is a Benjamin Moore color while Pine Needle comes from Dulux. Laurel Canyon Beige reads as beige, while Pine Needle reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 7, Laurel Canyon Beige will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Laurel Canyon Beige's warm character against Pine Needle's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 54.1, 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

Laurel Canyon Beige
Benjamin Moore · 242
Hex#CEC3A4
LRV52.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number242
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pine Needle
Dulux · 07GG 07/143
Hex#2a493e
LRV7.0
BrandDulux
Number07GG 07/143
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Laurel Canyon Beige vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Laurel Canyon Beige 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 Laurel Canyon Beige comparisons

See how Laurel Canyon Beige stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Laurel Canyon Beige
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Laurel Canyon Beige
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Laurel Canyon Beige
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Laurel Canyon Beige
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Laurel Canyon Beige
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Laurel Canyon Beige reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Laurel Canyon Beige
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Laurel Canyon Beige
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Laurel Canyon Beige
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Laurel Canyon Beige
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Laurel Canyon Beige
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Laurel Canyon Beige
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Laurel Canyon Beige
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Laurel Canyon Beige reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Laurel Canyon Beige
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Laurel Canyon Beige
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Laurel Canyon Beige
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Piazza
Laurel Canyon Beige
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Laurel Canyon Beige
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Laurel Canyon Beige
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Laurel Canyon Beige reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Laurel Canyon Beige
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Laurel Canyon Beige reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Laurel Canyon Beige
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Laurel Canyon Beige
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Laurel Canyon Beige
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Laurel Canyon Beige
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Laurel Canyon Beige
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Laurel Canyon Beige
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Laurel Canyon Beige reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Laurel Canyon Beige
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Laurel Canyon Beige reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Laurel Canyon Beige
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Laurel Canyon Beige
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Laurel Canyon Beige
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Laurel Canyon Beige
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice