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Crushed Pine 5

Dulux

The Analysis

Crushed Pine 5 acts as a soft, restorative green that brightens a room without being overpowering. With an LRV of 65.07, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps smaller or darker spaces feel more open and airy.

This is an excellent choice for a main wall colour in living areas or bedrooms where you want a neutral-adjacent base. It is subtle enough to act as a backdrop for art but distinct enough to hold its own as a primary interior palette.

LRV 65

History & Origin

This colour leans into a modern, fresh aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It updates classic spaces by removing the heavy, saturated pigment typical of older heritage greens, making it feel contemporary and light.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

It works best in rooms with high activity, like kitchens or home offices. Pair it with warm oak wood tones to lean into a natural look, or use matte black hardware to add a sharp, modern contrast.

The Mood

Living with this shade is consistently restful because it mimics natural foliage. It creates a calm, clean environment that reduces visual clutter and helps you feel more grounded throughout the day.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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