Sonoma Skies vs Pine Needle

Sonoma SkiesBenjamin MoorevsPine NeedleDuluxΔE 55.6Very different colors

Sonoma Skies is a Benjamin Moore color while Pine Needle comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Sonoma Skies belongs to the blue family and Pine Needle to the green family. At LRV 62 vs 7, Sonoma Skies will read as the brighter of the two — a 55-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sonoma Skies's blue character against Pine Needle's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 55.6, 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

Sonoma Skies
Benjamin Moore · 737
Hex#A1D9DB
LRV62.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number737
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Pine Needle
Dulux · 07GG 07/143
Hex#2a493e
LRV7.0
BrandDulux
Number07GG 07/143
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Sonoma Skies vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sonoma Skies 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 Sonoma Skies comparisons

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

White Dove
Sonoma Skies
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Sonoma Skies
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Sonoma Skies
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sonoma Skies
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Sonoma Skies reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sonoma Skies
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Sonoma Skies
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Sonoma Skies reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sonoma Skies
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Sonoma Skies
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Sonoma Skies
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Sonoma Skies reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Sonoma Skies
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sonoma Skies
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sonoma Skies
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sonoma Skies
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Sonoma Skies
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Sonoma Skies
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Piazza
Sonoma Skies
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Sonoma Skies
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Sonoma Skies reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Sonoma Skies
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Senses
Sonoma Skies
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Sonoma Skies reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Sonoma Skies
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sonoma Skies
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Sonoma Skies reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Sonoma Skies
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Sonoma Skies
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Sonoma Skies
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sonoma Skies
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Sonoma Skies reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Sonoma Skies
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Sonoma Skies
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Sonoma Skies
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Sonoma Skies
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sonoma Skies
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sonoma Skies is the lighter choice