Farrow and Ball Pigeon 25

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Official page:Pigeon 25
Code:25
Name:Pigeon
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Pigeon?

Pigeon is a neutral color that can be used anywhere in your home. Just keep in mind its changeable nature, and be sure to sample this color under lighting conditions throughout the day to get an accurate read on how it will perform in your space. 
Pigeon is a great neutral for relaxed spaces like this casual living room or bedroom.

What are Farrow and Ball Pigeon’s undertones?

The underlying tones of a color determine its character. Pigeon has delicate hints of green in its composition, giving it a cool rather than warm appearance. Pigeon strikes a perfect balance between warm and cool tones, making it a highly sought-after color choice among both designers and homeowners.

What color goes best with Farrow and ball Pigeon?

Gray shades like Pigeon complement well with the classic pairing of black ( Farrow and Ball Pitch Black or Hopper Head ) and white ( Farrow and Ball All White or Wevet ), creating a sharp and elegant contrast. Other neutrals such as browns ( Mouse's Back ), tans ( Stony Ground ), and various shades of gray can also work harmoniously with Pigeon. The color also pairs beautifully with blue hues, including muted, dark, and navy blues ( Hague Blue ) , silver blues, and even bright teal blues.

What color is similar to Pigeon by Farrow and Ball?

There are several paint colors that are similar to Farrow and Ball Pigeon, including Farrow and Ball Blue Gray , Little Greene Tracery II , Farrow and Ball French Gray , and Tikkurila Arctic Willow. Although they are not an exact match, these paint colors bear a strong resemblance to Pigeon.

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LRV of Pigeon

Pigeon has an LRV of 50.6% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 50.6%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#a1a093
RGB Decimal161, 160, 147
RGB Percent63.14%, 62.75%, 57.65%
HSVHue: 56° Saturation: 8.7% Value: 63.14%
HSLhsl(56, 7, 60)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.62 Yellow: 8.7 Key: 36.86
YIQY: 158.817 I: 4.773 Q: -3.834
XYZX: 32.534 Y: 34.825 Z: 32.604
CIE LabL:65.613 a:-2.018 b:6.908
CIE LuvL:65.613 u:1.308 v:10.105
Decimal10592403
Hunter Lab59.013, -4.865, 8.552

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