Pine Needle vs Twinkle
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, Twinkle is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and Twinkle to the blue family. Twinkle (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 74 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 65.3, 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 Twinkle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and Twinkle 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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