Sweet Gardenia vs Pine Needle
Where Sweet Gardenia belongs to PPG's range, Pine Needle is a Dulux color. Sweet Gardenia (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Needle (LRV 7), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 65.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Sweet Gardenia vs Pine Needle Color Comparison
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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