In this article, I will take you on a deep dive into the color Pigeon by Farrow And Ball. This paint color is one of my favorites, and I’m excited to share its unique qualities with you.
Discover the power of Farrow & Ball Pigeon, a neutral blue-grey paint with subtle green undertones! I have multiple areas of my home in this color. I always seem to come back to it, I just love the calming tones and feel it gives off when a space is painted with this color.
Paint is one of the easiest ways to update a space. I have proved before that just changing the paint color in a room can change the entire feel. Just recently, I built some IKEA storage units in our bedroom and painted them Pigeon. I loved them so much that I ended up painting my WHOLE room Pigeon (at a 50% mixture).
Keep reading to learn more about Farrow & Ball Pigeon as I go more into depth on undertones, LRV and share photos of real spaces painted in this color!
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Pigeon Paint Color Overview
Farrow And Ball Pigeon Stats
- Farrow And Ball Paint Code: NO. 25
- LRV: 35
What Color Is Farrow And Ball Pigeon?
Farrow & Ball Pigeon No. 25 is considered a blue/gray color. But don’t be fooled if you see some green color popping thru! Pigeon would be considered a warm color and pairs well with warmer white colors and wood accents.
Farrow And Ball Pigeon LRV
Pigeon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35, categorizing it as a medium dark to dark color. LRV, is a measurement indicating the lightness or darkness of a color. Ranges go from 1 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).
When using Pigeon in a well lit room you will get more of that medium color to pop! In a darker space Pigeon will appear a lot darker, making the space to appear more moody.
Farrow And Ball Pigeon Undertones
If you have ever fought with the task of picking a paint color for a space you know how stressful undertones can be. An undertone is what gives the paint color a warm, cool or neutral feel.
When picking a paint color like Pigeon it’s important to know that a color can look different in every room or your house. Depending on lighting, whether it’s natural light or artificial the color can look lighter or darker.
Farrow & Ball Pigeon No. 25 is a blue/gray paint color that has green undertones. In a well lit room, you will see more of that green color pop! But, in a darker space with no natural light Pigeon might come off more blue/gray.
Where Can You Use Farrow And Ball Pigeon?
Farrow & Ball Pigeon can be used just about anywhere you like. I’ve seen a lot of people use it on their cabinets in their kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. I actually painted our whole laundry room/closet Pigeon.
I love seeing the pop of color it brings to that space. Dare I might say it makes doing laundry just a little bit more enjoyable!
Another space I have used Pigeon No. 25 is in our bedroom. Recently, I made a custom built-in in our bedroom out of IKEA Pax units and painted them the color Pigeon. I loved it so much that when I went to add an accent wall to our room I decided to paint the whole room Pigeon.
When painting my whole room I decided to have the paint store mix the color at 50%. This provided a slight contrast between the built-ins and the walls and ceiling.
One tip I have for doing this is make sure you buy enough paint for your space so that you don’t have to get more from the store. When I did this I had to buy more paint and somewhere along the line the colors were different! Talk about a headache.
Final Thoughts
Pigeon can look good in just about any space, especially on cabinets! You can go as bold as using it as your main color in a room, or use it as an accent color. It’s considered a blue/gray paint color but definitely has undertones of green.
Overall, I am a big fan of Farrow & Ball Pigeon and will probably use it more in the future. Let me know, have you used Pigeon in your home?!
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