Ray of Light vs Pine Needle

Ray of LightBenjamin MoorevsPine NeedleDuluxΔE 67.6Very different colors

Ray of Light (Benjamin Moore) and Pine Needle (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Ray of Light reads as beige-yellow, while Pine Needle reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 64-point LRV gap — 71 for Ray of Light vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Ray of Light will open up a space more effectively. Where Ray of Light leans yellow, Pine Needle reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 67.6 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

Ray of Light
Benjamin Moore · CSP-910
Hex#F0DFA5
LRV70.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-910
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Pine Needle
Dulux · 07GG 07/143
Hex#2a493e
LRV7.0
BrandDulux
Number07GG 07/143
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Ray of Light vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ray of Light 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 Ray of Light comparisons

See how Ray of Light stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Ray of Light
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Ray of Light
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Ray of Light
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Ray of Light
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Ray of Light reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Ray of Light
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Ray of Light
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Ray of Light reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Ray of Light
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Ray of Light reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Ray of Light
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Ray of Light
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Ray of Light reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Ray of Light
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Ray of Light reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Ray of Light
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Ray of Light
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Ray of Light
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Ray of Light
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Ray of Light
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Piazza
Ray of Light
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Ray of Light reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Ray of Light
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Ray of Light reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Ray of Light
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Senses
Ray of Light
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ray of Light
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Ray of Light
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Ray of Light reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Ray of Light
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Ray of Light
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Ray of Light
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Ray of Light
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Ray of Light reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Ray of Light
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Ray of Light is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Ray of Light
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Ray of Light
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Ray of Light
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Ray of Light
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ray of Light is the lighter choice