Pine Needle vs Minted
Pine Needle is a Dulux color while Minted comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. At LRV 80 vs 7, Minted will read as the brighter of the two — a 73-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Pine Needle's cool character against Minted's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 63.8, 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 Minted Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Minted 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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