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F&B Pigeon Office Wall Molding

F&B Pigeon Office Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 34.8), office layout for 9, 10, 12 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut kits.

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity88.73 linear feet

Divide by 7.87 ft (240 cm stick) and round up for the number of sticks.

Formula & assumptionsframe_count * 2 * (frame_width_inches + frame_height_inches) / 12 * (1 + waste_percent / 100)

Assumes identical rectangular frames. The waste allowance is editable. The estimate does not optimize cuts or include separate rails, baseboards, or other trim.

Overview

F&B Pigeon is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 34.8. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 2.37:1, which gives soft contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the picture frame pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

Picture Frame layout on a 10 ft office wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 10 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 4 frames per row, each 25 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 30.4 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 13 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. A molding wall behind the desk doubles as a video-call backdrop.

Building the picture frame pattern

Each frame is four pieces of 2.5 cm molding with 45 degree miters. Set the frames out from the center of the wall, keep every gap equal, and let the margins at the corners match the gaps.

Painting molding in F&B Pigeon

Greens are the most popular color for tone-on-tone molding walls: the shadows of the frames add depth without breaking the color.

Wall elevation

F&B Pigeon wall, tone-on-tone trim, picture frame layout on a 10 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
F&B PigeonFarrow & Ball#A1A09334.8greenmid-tone2.37:16.25:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneF&B Pigeon#A1A0931:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteBM Dove Wing#EAE7DC2.13:1White with the closest undertone
contrastWhite#F4F3EE2.37:1Light trim for crisp contrast

Office wall sizes: picture frame accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
9 ft330.7 in50 / 21 in25.2 m111
10 ft425 in50 / 21 in30.4 m132
12 ft524 in50 / 21 in37.27 m162

Cut list for a 10 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)825 in
Frame sides (lower row)821 in
Frame sides (upper row)850 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)825 in
Chair rail2300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.

Quick Install MDF Board and Batten Panels, Trim Wall Molding Kits | Easy DIY Solution W:75mm x T:8mm01 / KIT

Quick Install MDF Board and Batten Panels, Trim Wall Molding Kits | Easy DIY Solution W:75mm x T:8mm

From $592.00

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Picture Frame Trim Wall Molding Kit, 4 Upper, 4 Middle, & 4 Bottom Frames | Precut Easy Installation02 / KIT

Picture Frame Trim Wall Molding Kit, 4 Upper, 4 Middle, & 4 Bottom Frames | Precut Easy Installation

From $184.00

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Vertical Wainscoting Wall Molding Kit, 3 Vertical Frames | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation03 / KIT

Vertical Wainscoting Wall Molding Kit, 3 Vertical Frames | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation

From $90.00

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No Nails Peel and Stick Wall Trim, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Picture Frames | Easy Installation04 / KIT

No Nails Peel and Stick Wall Trim, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Picture Frames | Easy Installation

From $80.00

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Square Pre-Cut Flat Wall Molding Kit for Living Areas | Factory Primed & Ready to Paint05 / KIT

Square Pre-Cut Flat Wall Molding Kit for Living Areas | Factory Primed & Ready to Paint

From $294.00

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Modern Pre-Cut Flat Wall Molding Kit for Living Areas | Factory Primed & Ready to Paint06 / KIT

Modern Pre-Cut Flat Wall Molding Kit for Living Areas | Factory Primed & Ready to Paint

From $294.00

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 10 ft office wall with picture frame frames?

About 30.4 m (100 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 13 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 4 frames per row, 25 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is F&B Pigeon warm or cool?

F&B Pigeon has a green undertone and reads as a mid-tone green. Its calculated LRV is 34.8, so it sits in the mid range, where molding shadows show clearly.

Should trim be the same color as F&B Pigeon walls?

Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds soft contrast (2.37:1), and black trim gives 6.25:1.

How high should the chair rail be in a office?

About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. A molding wall behind the desk doubles as a video-call backdrop.

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Sources & dates

Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.

  1. Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
  2. DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026