Pigeon vs Western Reserve
Where Pigeon belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Western Reserve is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Pigeon belongs to the grey family and Western Reserve to the greige-grey family. Pigeon (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Western Reserve (LRV 36), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pigeon runs neutral while Western Reserve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 Western Reserve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pigeon on one side and Western Reserve 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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