Pine Needle vs Fresh Basil
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Fresh Basil is a PPG color. Pine Needle reads as green, while Fresh Basil reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Fresh Basil (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.7, 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 Fresh Basil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Fresh Basil 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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