Muslin vs Dix Blue

MuslinBenjamin MoorevsDix BlueFarrow & BallΔE 21.9Distinct difference

Muslin is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Muslin reads as beige, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 67 vs 41, Muslin will read as the brighter of the two — a 26-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Muslin's warm character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.9, 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

Muslin
Benjamin Moore · CC-110
Hex#E1D6C1
LRV66.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-110
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball · 82
Hex#99b0ab
LRV41.0
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number82
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Muslin vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Muslin
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Muslin
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Muslin
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Muslin is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Muslin
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Muslin reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Muslin
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Muslin is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Muslin
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Muslin reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Muslin
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Muslin reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Muslin
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Muslin reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Muslin
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Muslin is the lighter choice

French Gray
Muslin
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Muslin reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Muslin
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Muslin is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Muslin
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Muslin reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Muslin
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Muslin is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Muslin
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Muslin reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Muslin
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Muslin
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Muslin is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Muslin
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Shoji White
Muslin
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Muslin
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Muslin
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Muslin is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Muslin
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Muslin
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Treron
Muslin
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Muslin is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Muslin
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Muslin is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Muslin
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Muslin reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Muslin
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Muslin is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Muslin
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Muslin is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Muslin
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Muslin is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Muslin
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Muslin reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Muslin
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter