Fresh Day vs Dix Blue
Fresh Day (Behr) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Fresh Day reads as green, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 79 for Fresh Day vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Fresh Day will open up a space more effectively. Where Fresh Day leans green, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Fresh Day vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Day 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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