Pine Needle vs Quartz grey
Pine Needle (Dulux) and Quartz grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Quartz grey to the grey family. The 10-point LRV gap — 17 for Quartz grey vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Quartz grey will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 21.3 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 Quartz grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Quartz grey 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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