Maritime Blue vs Pine Needle
Where Maritime Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pine Needle is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Maritime Blue belongs to the blue family and Pine Needle to the green family. Maritime Blue (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Maritime Blue runs green and blue while Pine Needle is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.8, 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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Maritime Blue vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maritime Blue 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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