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.
Ref. #3A7968 · DE5706
Pine Needle
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pine Needle Technical Profile
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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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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 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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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.