California Blue vs Dix Blue
Where California Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Dix Blue is a Farrow & Ball color. California Blue reads as blue, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than California Blue (LRV 10), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. California Blue runs blue while Dix Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 48.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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California Blue vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California 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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