Blue Moon Bay vs Pigeon
Blue Moon Bay (Behr) and Pigeon (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Blue Moon Bay reads as blue, while Pigeon reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 31-point LRV gap — 51 for Pigeon vs 19 for Blue Moon Bay — means Pigeon will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Moon Bay leans blue, Pigeon reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Blue Moon Bay vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Moon Bay on one side and Pigeon on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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A 8-point LRV gap (27 vs 19) makes Denim Drift the marginally brighter of the two.
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