Cathedral Gray vs Dix Blue
Cathedral Gray is a Behr color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Cathedral Gray belongs to the grey family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 40 and 41, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Cathedral Gray's red character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cathedral Gray vs Dix Blue in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Cathedral Gray and Dix Blue are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Cathedral Gray reads more restrained here, while Dix Blue adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Dix Blue brings more warmth to the space, while Cathedral Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Dix Blue and Cathedral Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Dix Blue and Cathedral Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Cathedral Gray vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cathedral Gray on one side and Dix Blue 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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