Litchfield Gray vs Dix Blue

Litchfield GrayBenjamin MoorevsDix BlueFarrow & BallΔE 18.0Distinct difference

Litchfield Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Litchfield Gray reads as beige-greige, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 59 for Litchfield Gray vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Litchfield Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Litchfield Gray leans red, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Litchfield Gray vs Dix Blue in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Litchfield Gray and Dix Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Litchfield Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Litchfield Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Litchfield Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-78
Hex#D5CABB
LRV58.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-78
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball · 82
Hex#99b0ab
LRV41.0
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number82
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Litchfield Gray vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Litchfield Gray 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 Litchfield Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Litchfield Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Litchfield Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Litchfield Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Litchfield Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Litchfield Gray reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Litchfield Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Litchfield Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Litchfield Gray reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Litchfield Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Litchfield Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Litchfield Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

French Gray
Litchfield Gray
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Litchfield Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Litchfield Gray
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Litchfield Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Litchfield Gray reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Litchfield Gray
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Litchfield Gray
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Litchfield Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Litchfield Gray
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Litchfield Gray
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Litchfield Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Litchfield Gray
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Litchfield Gray
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Litchfield Gray
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Litchfield Gray
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Litchfield Gray
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
Litchfield Gray
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Litchfield Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Litchfield Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Litchfield Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Litchfield Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Litchfield Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Litchfield Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Litchfield Gray is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Litchfield Gray
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Litchfield Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter