Arctic Grey vs Pigeon Feather

Arctic GreyJotunvsPigeon FeatherPPGΔE 12.3Distinct difference

Arctic Grey is a Jotun color while Pigeon Feather comes from PPG. Arctic Grey reads as blue-grey, while Pigeon Feather reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 48 vs 32, Pigeon Feather will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 12.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Arctic Grey vs Pigeon Feather in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Arctic Grey and Pigeon Feather in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Pigeon Feather returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Arctic GreyJotun Arctic Grey eclectic living room

@malin.sundelin

Pigeon FeatherA mid century living room painted in Pigeon Feather

@simplywalldecor

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Pigeon Feather will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Arctic Grey would.

Arctic GreyJotun Arctic Grey bedroom paint

@wiksbergsudde

Pigeon FeatherA organic modern bedroom painted in Pigeon Feather

@simplywalldecor

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Pigeon Feather will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Arctic Grey would.

Arctic GreyJotun Arctic Grey kitchen photo

@mindeting

Pigeon FeatherPigeon Feather — classy kitchen cabinets

@simplywalldecor

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Pigeon Feather reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Arctic Grey.

Arctic GreyJotun Arctic Grey dining room accent wall

@kjaerskovgaard

Pigeon FeatherPigeon Feather paint in a parisian dining room

@simplywalldecor

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 Feather will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Arctic Grey would.

Arctic GreyJotun Arctic Grey bathroom makeover

@mitt.rede

Pigeon FeatherPigeon Feather — minimalist bathroom

@simplywalldecor

Color Details

Arctic Grey
Jotun · 5249
Hex#919da0
LRV32.4
BrandJotun
Number5249
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Pigeon Feather
PPG · PPG0995-4
Hex#b9b9b7
LRV48.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0995-4
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Arctic Grey vs Pigeon Feather Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Grey on one side and Pigeon Feather on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Arctic Grey comparisons

See how Arctic Grey stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Arctic Grey
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Arctic Grey
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Arctic Grey
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Arctic Grey is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Arctic Grey
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Arctic Grey
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Arctic Grey
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Arctic Grey
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Arctic Grey
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Arctic Grey
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Arctic Grey reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Arctic Grey
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Arctic Grey
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Arctic Grey is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Arctic Grey
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Arctic Grey
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Arctic Grey reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Arctic Grey
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Arctic Grey
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Arctic Grey
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Arctic Grey reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Arctic Grey
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Arctic Grey
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Arctic Grey
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Arctic Grey
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Arctic Grey reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Arctic Grey
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Arctic Grey
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Arctic Grey
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Arctic Grey
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Arctic Grey reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Arctic Grey
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Arctic Grey reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Arctic Grey
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Arctic Grey
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Arctic Grey
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Arctic Grey is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Arctic Grey
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Arctic Grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Arctic Grey
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter