Pine Needle vs G489
Pine Needle (Dulux) and G489 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Pine Needle reads as green, while G489 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 52-point LRV gap — 59 for G489 vs 7 for Pine Needle — means G489 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 55.5 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 G489 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and G489 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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