Pine Needle vs Surf's Up
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Surf's Up is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Surf's Up to the blue family. Surf's Up (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 61.4, 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 Surf's Up Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Surf's Up 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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