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Pine Needle

16%LRV Value
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Pine Needle DE5706 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3A7968, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Steamed Spinach from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pine Needle Technical Profile

HEX Code#3A7968
RGB58, 121, 104
LRV15.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Pine Needle in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Pine Needle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsPine Needle
Very similar
Benjamin MooreSteamed Spinach

Steamed Spinach

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Pinehurst

PPG

Very similar

Shaded Spruce

Behr

Very similar

Willow Lane

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Emerald Valley

Vista Paint

Very similar

Nordic Forest

Valspar

Very similar

Teal Green

Kilz

Very similar

Grassy Meadow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Mint Turquoise

RAL

Very similar

Kendal Green

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Dream .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Pine Needle

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pine Needle

#3A7968

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#5B808B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pine Needle

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pine Needle

Complement

Boston Brick

Pine Needle Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sculptural Silver

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

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Parakeet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Raspberry Parfait

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Cold Water

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Spiked Punch

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pine Needle.

Imperial Dynasty

Dunn-Edwards · DE5727

#33746B

Fern Gully

Dunn-Edwards · DE5692

#398467

Day in the Shade

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD39

#3F6D6A

Punchy Peridot

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD33

#328161

Verde Nice

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD40

#287367

After the Storm

Dunn-Edwards · DE5769

#33616A

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Starboard

Sherwin-Williams · 6755

#016C4F

White Echo

Vista Paint · OW112

#EDF4EC

Lunar Tide

Behr · M440-5

#64B188

Kokopelli Teal

Benjamin Moore · 648

#6BB8A8

Aquatic Edge

Valspar · 5003-5A

#C5DAD6

Summer Sumac

Vista Paint · 7606

#63A26D

Pine Needle — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pine Needle have?
Pine Needle by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pine Needle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pine Needle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pine Needle are Steamed Spinach by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Deep Sea by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Pinehurst by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pine Needle's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pine Needle?
Pine Needle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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