Pencil Sketch vs Dix Blue
Pencil Sketch is a Behr color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Pencil Sketch reads as grey, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 41 vs 33, Dix Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Pencil Sketch's blue character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pencil Sketch vs Dix Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Pencil Sketch 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dix Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
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Pencil Sketch vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pencil Sketch 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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