Manor Green vs Dix Blue
Where Manor Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Dix Blue is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blue-greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-green to land. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Manor Green (LRV 12), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Manor Green runs green and blue while Dix Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.0, 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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Manor Green vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Manor Green 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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