Pine Needle vs Smokey Sage
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Smokey Sage is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Smokey Sage to the green-grey family. Smokey Sage (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 28.6, 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 Smokey Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Smokey Sage 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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