Pine Needle vs Redbud
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Redbud is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Redbud to the pink-red family. Redbud (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pine Needle runs cool while Redbud is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 52.2, 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 Redbud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Redbud 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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