Jet Blue vs Pigeon

Jet BlueBenjamin MoorevsPigeonFarrow & BallΔE 40.9Very different colors

Jet Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Pigeon comes from Farrow & Ball. Jet Blue reads as blue, while Pigeon reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 51 vs 8, Pigeon will read as the brighter of the two — a 42-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Jet Blue's cool character against Pigeon's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.9, 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.

Color Details

Jet Blue
Benjamin Moore · CC-870
LRV8.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-870
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball · 25
LRV50.6
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number25
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Jet Blue vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Jet Blue on one side and Pigeon on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Jet Blue comparisons

See how Jet Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Jet Blue
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

White Dove
Jet Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 83 vs 8, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Iron Ore
Jet Blue
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Purbeck Stone
Jet Blue
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Purbeck Stone reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Jet Blue
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Evergreen Fog reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

Mizzle
Jet Blue
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 52 vs 8, Mizzle is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Jet Blue
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Agreeable Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Jet Blue
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 58 vs 8, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Drift
Jet Blue
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 27 vs 8, Denim Drift is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Jet Blue
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

Naval
Jet Blue
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Jet Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Tranquil Dawn
Jet Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 55 vs 8, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Jet Blue
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Bancha the marginally brighter of the two.

Hardwick White
Jet Blue
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 44 vs 8, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Jet Blue
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

Artichoke
Jet Blue
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Jet Blue
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 66 vs 8, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Jet Blue
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 74 vs 8, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.

Snowbound
Jet Blue
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 8, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.

Pewter Green
Jet Blue
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

A 3-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Pewter Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Duck Green
Jet Blue
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Skimming Stone
Jet Blue
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 68 vs 8, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.

Dix Blue
Jet Blue
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

Hicks' Blue
Jet Blue
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Jet Blue vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Jet Blue
Slaked Lime Deep
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Jet Blue vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Jet Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

A 3-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Vintage Vogue the marginally brighter of the two.

Livid
Jet Blue
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

Jet Blue vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Jet Blue
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

At LRV 45 vs 8, Saybrook Sage is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Jet Blue
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 8), opening up a space where Jet Blue encloses it.

Pine Needle
Jet Blue
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Jet Blue
CC-870 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.