Douglas Fern vs Pigeon
Where Douglas Fern belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color. Douglas Fern reads as green, while Pigeon reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Douglas Fern (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Pigeon (LRV 51), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Douglas Fern runs green while Pigeon is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Douglas Fern vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fern 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 Douglas Fern comparisons
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At LRV 55 vs 30, Douglas Fern is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 55 vs 4, Douglas Fern is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 55 vs 41, Douglas Fern is decisively the brighter choice.
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Douglas Fern reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 55 vs 31, Douglas Fern is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 55 vs 7, Douglas Fern is decisively the brighter choice.