Pine Needle vs Spiced Cider
Pine Needle (Dulux) and Spiced Cider (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Spiced Cider to the beige-pink family. The 16-point LRV gap — 23 for Spiced Cider vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Spiced Cider will open up a space more effectively. Where Pine Needle leans cool, Spiced Cider reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Spiced Cider Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Spiced Cider 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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