Pine Needle vs In The Shadows
Pine Needle (Dulux) and In The Shadows (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and In The Shadows to the blue-grey family. The 8-point LRV gap — 15 for In The Shadows vs 7 for Pine Needle — means In The Shadows will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 22.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 In The Shadows Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and In The Shadows 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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