Avalon vs Dix Blue
Avalon is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 41 vs 26, Dix Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 13.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Avalon vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avalon 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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