Blue Angel vs Dix Blue
Blue Angel (Benjamin Moore) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Blue Angel reads as blue, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 36-point LRV gap — 77 for Blue Angel vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Blue Angel will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Angel leans blue, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.0 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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Blue Angel vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Angel 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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