Shadow Blue vs Dix Blue
Shadow Blue (Behr) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Shadow Blue belongs to the blue family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 44 for Shadow Blue vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Shadow Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Shadow Blue leans blue, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Shadow Blue vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow Blue 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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