Pigeon vs Smoky Slate
Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color while Smoky Slate comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Pigeon belongs to the grey family and Smoky Slate to the greige-grey family. At LRV 51 vs 34, Pigeon will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Pigeon vs Smoky Slate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pigeon on one side and Smoky Slate 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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