Pine Needle vs Castlegate
Pine Needle (Dulux) and Castlegate (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Castlegate to the grey family. The 30-point LRV gap — 37 for Castlegate vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Castlegate will open up a space more effectively. Where Pine Needle leans cool, Castlegate reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.1 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 Castlegate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Castlegate 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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