Pine Needle vs Swirling Smoke
Pine Needle (Dulux) and Swirling Smoke (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Swirling Smoke to the greige-grey family. The 53-point LRV gap — 60 for Swirling Smoke vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Swirling Smoke will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 54.9 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 Swirling Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Swirling Smoke 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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