Pine Needle vs Blue Iris
Pine Needle (Dulux) and Blue Iris (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Pine Needle reads as green, while Blue Iris reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 66-point LRV gap — 73 for Blue Iris vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Blue Iris will open up a space more effectively. Where Pine Needle leans cool, Blue Iris reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.8 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.
Color Details
Pine Needle vs Blue Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Blue Iris 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.
More Pine Needle comparisons
See how Pine Needle stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
