In the Garden vs Dix Blue
In the Garden (Benjamin Moore) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, In the Garden belongs to the green-grey family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. The 23-point LRV gap — 41 for Dix Blue vs 18 for In the Garden — means Dix Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where In the Garden leans green, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.0 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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In the Garden vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In the Garden 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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