Pigeon Alt → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Pigeon Alt (No.25-2), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Pigeon Alt
If you love Farrow & Ball Pigeon Alt but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Pigeon Alt (No.25-2) is a medium-dark green with muted green undertones. A muted green-gray with F&B's signature chalky quality. Between Treron and Vert De Terre in the range. A classic, understated green. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 28) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Pigeon Alt and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Garden Sage (SW 7736) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Garden Sage is similar. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Pigeon Alt
Garden Sage is similar.
| Pigeon Alt | Garden Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 28 | 30 |
| Hex | #A2AAA2 | #A5AD9E |
| Undertone | Muted Green | Garden Sage |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Pigeon Alt has muted green undertones. A muted green-gray with F&B's signature chalky quality. Between Treron and Vert De Terre in the range. A classic, understated green.
Garden Sage has garden sage undertones. A muted garden sage. Named for the herb. More saturated than Sedate Gray, less dark than Chatroom. A warm, organic sage.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Pigeon Alt in Your Room
The green is soft and chalky. In bright rooms, a definite soft green. In dim rooms, a warm green-gray.
Garden Sage in Your Room
The sage is earthy and pleasant. In bright rooms, a definite green. In dim rooms, a warm gray-green.
LRV and Brightness
Pigeon Alt has an LRV of 28, while Garden Sage has an LRV of 30. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Pigeon Alt
Farrow & Ball recommends Pigeon Alt for: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, hallway. With an LRV of 28, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Garden Sage is recommended for: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, exterior, living room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Garden Sage in the same rooms you planned for Pigeon Alt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Pigeon Alt (No.25-2) is Garden Sage (SW 7736) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Garden Sage is similar. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Pigeon Alt is a Farrow & Ball color with muted green undertones and an LRV of 28. Garden Sage is a Sherwin Williams color with garden sage undertones and an LRV of 30. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.