Maple Fudge vs Dix Blue
Where Maple Fudge belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Dix Blue is a Farrow & Ball color. Maple Fudge reads as beige, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Maple Fudge (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Dix Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Maple Fudge runs warm while Dix Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.1, 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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Maple Fudge vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maple Fudge 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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