Pine Needle vs After The Storm
Pine Needle is a Dulux color while After The Storm comes from PPG. Pine Needle reads as green, while After The Storm reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 34 vs 7, After The Storm will read as the brighter of the two — a 27-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 37.9, 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.
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Pine Needle vs After The Storm Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and After The Storm 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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