Pine Needle vs K496
Where Pine Needle belongs to Dulux's range, K496 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Pine Needle belongs to the green family and K496 to the grey family. K496 (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.5, 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 K496 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Needle on one side and K496 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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