Arctic Shadows vs Pigeon
Where Arctic Shadows belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Pigeon (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Arctic Shadows (LRV 32), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Arctic Shadows runs yellow while Pigeon is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Arctic Shadows vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Shadows 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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