Opal vs Dix Blue
Opal (Benjamin Moore) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Opal belongs to the beige family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. The 43-point LRV gap — 84 for Opal vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Opal will open up a space more effectively. Where Opal leans red, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.0 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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Opal vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Opal 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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With LRVs of 84 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 52, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 30, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 60, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 84 vs 43, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 84), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Opal reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Opal reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 84 vs 31, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 24, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 57, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 72, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.