Maple Fudge vs Pigeon
Where Maple Fudge belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Maple Fudge belongs to the beige family and Pigeon to the grey family. Maple Fudge (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Pigeon (LRV 51), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Maple Fudge runs warm while Pigeon is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.7, 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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Maple Fudge vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maple Fudge 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 Maple Fudge comparisons
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