Honeydew vs Dix Blue

HoneydewBenjamin MoorevsDix BlueFarrow & BallΔE 24.5Distinct difference

Honeydew is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Honeydew belongs to the green family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. At LRV 66 vs 41, Honeydew will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Honeydew's green character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.5, 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.

Color Details

Honeydew
Benjamin Moore · 549
Hex#BFE0B8
LRV66.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number549
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball · 82
Hex#99b0ab
LRV41.0
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number82
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Honeydew vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honeydew on one side and Dix Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Honeydew comparisons

See how Honeydew stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Honeydew
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Honeydew
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Honeydew
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Honeydew
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Honeydew reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Honeydew
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Honeydew
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Honeydew reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Honeydew
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Honeydew reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Honeydew
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Honeydew reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Honeydew
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Honeydew is the lighter choice

French Gray
Honeydew
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Honeydew reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Honeydew
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Honeydew
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Honeydew reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Honeydew
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Honeydew
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Honeydew reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Honeydew
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Honeydew
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Honeydew
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Shoji White
Honeydew
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Honeydew
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Honeydew
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Honeydew
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Honeydew
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Treron
Honeydew
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Honeydew
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Honeydew
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Honeydew reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Honeydew
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Honeydew
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Honeydew
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Honeydew is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Honeydew
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Honeydew reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Honeydew
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter