Citrus Blossom vs Dix Blue
Citrus Blossom is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Citrus Blossom reads as beige, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 57 vs 41, Citrus Blossom will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Citrus Blossom's red character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 41.4, 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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Citrus Blossom vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus Blossom 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.
More Citrus Blossom comparisons
See how Citrus Blossom stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 57 vs 6, Citrus Blossom is decisively the brighter choice.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 55), so neither reads brighter in a room.
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At LRV 57 vs 44, Citrus Blossom is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 57 vs 12, Citrus Blossom is decisively the brighter choice.
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Calamine reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 57 vs 12, Citrus Blossom is decisively the brighter choice.
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