Milano Red vs Pine Needle

Milano RedBenjamin MoorevsPine NeedleDuluxΔE 71.3Very different colors

Milano Red is a Benjamin Moore color while Pine Needle comes from Dulux. Milano Red reads as pink-red, while Pine Needle reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 24 vs 7, Milano Red will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Milano Red's red character against Pine Needle's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 71.3, 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

Milano Red
Benjamin Moore · 1313
Hex#D85C66
LRV23.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1313
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pine Needle
Dulux · 07GG 07/143
Hex#2a493e
LRV7.0
BrandDulux
Number07GG 07/143
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Milano Red vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Milano Red 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 Milano Red comparisons

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

White Dove
Milano Red
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Milano Red
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Milano Red
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Milano Red reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Milano Red
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Milano Red
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Milano Red
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Milano Red
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Milano Red
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Milano Red
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Milano Red
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Milano Red
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Milano Red reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Milano Red
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Milano Red
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Milano Red
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Milano Red
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Milano Red reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Milano Red
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Milano Red
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Milano Red
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Milano Red
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Milano Red
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Milano Red reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Milano Red
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Milano Red
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Milano Red reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Milano Red
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Milano Red
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Milano Red reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Milano Red
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Milano Red
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Milano Red
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Milano Red
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Milano Red
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Milano Red
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Milano Red reads slightly lighter