Ref. #3A7968 · DE5706
Pine Needle
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pine Needle Technical Profile
What color is Pine Needle? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #3A7968. Colors similar to Pine Needle include Benjamin Moore Steamed Spinach, Benjamin Moore Deep Sea, PPG Pinehurst. Pine Needle has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Pine Needle creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Pine Needle
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pine Needle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Pine Needle Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pine Needle.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pine Needle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pine Needle have?
Pine Needle by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Pine Needle from other brands?
The closest matches are Steamed Spinach by Benjamin Moore (#417566), Deep Sea by Benjamin Moore (#377363), Pinehurst by PPG (#2B7B66). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pine Needle?
Pine Needle has an LRV of 15.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pine Needle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.