Soothing Green vs Pigeon
Soothing Green (Benjamin Moore) and Pigeon (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Soothing Green reads as green-yellow, while Pigeon reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 68 for Soothing Green vs 51 for Pigeon — means Soothing Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Soothing Green leans green, Pigeon reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.6 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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Soothing Green vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soothing Green 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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With LRVs of 69 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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A 10-point LRV gap (68 vs 58) makes Soothing Green the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 68 vs 27, Soothing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 68 vs 13, Soothing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 44, Soothing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 68 vs 12, Soothing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 8, Soothing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 68 vs 12, Soothing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 45, Soothing Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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