PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Farrow & BallPigeonvs Farrow & BallFrench Gray
Why this comparison. F&B’s two gray-greens; Pigeon leans bluer, French Gray greener.
Pigeon and French Gray are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.92). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
FARROW & BALL · No. 25
Pigeon
#A0A296 · LRV 35
Undertone: yellow / warm
FARROW & BALL · No. 18
French Gray
#A4A89C · LRV 38
Undertone: green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.92
Practically the same
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
3
French Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Pigeon: yellow / warm
French Gray: green / cool
French Gray: green / cool
French Gray is slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35, 3-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pigeon | French Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 25 | No. 18 |
| Hex | #A0A296 | #A4A89C |
| RGB | 160, 162, 150 | 164, 168, 156 |
| LRV | 35 | 38 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | green / cool |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK PIGEON
Farrow & Ball Pigeon
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK FRENCH GRAY
Farrow & Ball French Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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