Flower Girl vs Pigeon
Flower Girl (Behr) and Pigeon (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Flower Girl reads as purple, while Pigeon reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 51 for Pigeon vs 42 for Flower Girl — means Pigeon will open up a space more effectively. Where Flower Girl leans purple, Pigeon reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.9 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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Flower Girl vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flower Girl 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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