Pigeon 25 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #A1A093, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shiitake from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1A093 · 25
Pigeon
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pigeon Technical Profile
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Pigeon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pigeon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallPigeon
Nearly identical
BehrShiitake
Shiitake
Behr
Nearly identical
Whale Watching
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oil Cloth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Downing Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tornado Watch
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Shark Fin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Smoky Slate
PPG
Very similar
Shark Fin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Greyswood
Kilz
Very similar
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pigeon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pigeon
#A1A093
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pigeon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pigeon Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Pigeon.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pigeon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pigeon have?
Pigeon by Farrow & Ball has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pigeon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pigeon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pigeon are Shiitake by Behr (a near-identical match), Espresso Martini by Behr (a near-identical match), Woodland Sage by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pigeon's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pigeon?
Pigeon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pigeon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.