Aria Ivory vs Dimity
Where Aria Ivory belongs to Behr's range, Dimity is a Farrow & Ball color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Aria Ivory (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Dimity (LRV 78), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Aria Ivory runs red while Dimity is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Aria Ivory vs Dimity Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aria Ivory on one side and Dimity on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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