Storm vs Pine Needle
Storm (Benjamin Moore) and Pine Needle (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Storm reads as grey, while Pine Needle reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 29-point LRV gap — 36 for Storm vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Storm will open up a space more effectively. Where Storm leans green, Pine Needle reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Storm vs Pine Needle in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Storm and Pine Needle in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Storm reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pine Needle.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Storm returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Storm vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Storm 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.
More Storm comparisons
See how Storm stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
