Appalachian Green vs Pigeon
Appalachian Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Pigeon comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Appalachian Green belongs to the green-yellow family and Pigeon to the grey family. At LRV 80 vs 51, Appalachian Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Appalachian Green's green character against Pigeon's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 27.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Appalachian Green vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appalachian Green 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.
More Appalachian Green comparisons
See how Appalachian Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
A 11-point LRV gap (80 vs 69) makes Appalachian Green the marginally brighter of the two.
White Dove reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 52, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 30, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 60, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 43, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 4, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (84 vs 80) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 80 vs 21, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Appalachian Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 83 and 80, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Appalachian Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 80 vs 41, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Appalachian Green reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 31, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 7, Appalachian Green is decisively the brighter choice.