Pigeon

How Pigeon balances blue and green

Pigeon is a saturated blue-grey with a mossy undertone, so it feels both refined and organic. Light reveals its dual personality: daylight brings out the blue, while evening lamps tilt it greener. That makes it a staple for kitchens, utility rooms, and paneled studies where you want colour but still need a grounding neutral.

Because the shade sits between teal and sage, it works with brass, nickel, timber, or even black powder-coated hardware. Pair upper cabinets in French Gray with a Pigeon island, or flip the palette for tonal layering.

Choosing dupes and finishes

Dupes must preserve that subtle green base. Paint two coats on a board, lay it flat to mimic cabinetry, and check for flashing; if the colour skews teal or charcoal, keep hunting. Spray-finished kitchens need durable satin enamels, while wall panelling can rely on dead-flat or estate egghell. Always start with a tinted primer—Pigeon is saturated enough that white primer can leave streaks.

For adjoining spaces, step darker with Inchyra Blue or lighten the mood with Mizzle. Consistent sheen levels keep the transitions refined even if you mix paint brands.

Where Pigeon excels

Use it on kitchen islands, boot-room cabinetry, interior doors, or entire living rooms when you want depth without going dark. It makes brass hinges glow, softens microcement floors, and gives gallery walls a muted backdrop. The trade-off is maintenance: satin finishes will show fingerprints, so have a gentle cleaner ready. Style Pigeon with botanical prints, linen curtains, and stone worktops for a contemporary cottage look, or elevate it with polished nickel, smoked glass, and boucle if you prefer something more tailored. Either way, the colour delivers the Pinterest-friendly mood that still converts browsers into buyers.