Pine Needle vs Free Spirit
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Free Spirit is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Free Spirit to the purple family. Free Spirit (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 57.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Free Spirit Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Free Spirit 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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