Sleepy Hollow vs Pigeon
Sleepy Hollow (Benjamin Moore) and Pigeon (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 23-point LRV gap — 51 for Pigeon vs 28 for Sleepy Hollow — means Pigeon will open up a space more effectively. Where Sleepy Hollow leans red, Pigeon reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Sleepy Hollow vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sleepy Hollow 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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