Pine Needle vs Citronella
Pine Needle is a Dulux color while Citronella comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Citronella to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 41 vs 7, Citronella will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Pine Needle's cool character against Citronella's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 82.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Citronella Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Citronella 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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