Pigeon 25 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #A1A093, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #A1A093 · 25
Pigeon
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pigeon Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1A093
RGB161, 160, 147
Estimated LRV34.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Pigeon
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pigeon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pigeon are Shiitake by Behr (a close digital match), Espresso Martini by Behr (a close digital match), Woodland Sage by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Pigeon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.