Pine Needle vs Catnip
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Catnip is a PPG color. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. Catnip (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 38.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Catnip Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Catnip 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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