Pine Needle vs Lark Green
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Lark Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. Lark Green (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 39 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 46.9, 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 Lark Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Lark Green 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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