Pine Needle vs Phoenix Fossil
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Phoenix Fossil is a PPG color. Pine Needle reads as green, while Phoenix Fossil reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Phoenix Fossil (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 33.9, 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 Phoenix Fossil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Phoenix Fossil 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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