Pigeon vs S 3005-G50Y
Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color while S 3005-G50Y comes from NCS. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 51 vs 41, Pigeon will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pigeon vs S 3005-G50Y in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Pigeon and S 3005-G50Y are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Pigeon will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than S 3005-G50Y would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Pigeon will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than S 3005-G50Y would.
Color Details
Pigeon vs S 3005-G50Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pigeon on one side and S 3005-G50Y 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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