Platinum Gray vs Dix Blue
Platinum Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Platinum Gray belongs to the grey family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 40 and 41, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Platinum Gray's yellow character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Platinum Gray vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Platinum Gray 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.
More Platinum Gray comparisons
See how Platinum Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 69 vs 40, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 40), opening up a space where Platinum Gray encloses it.
Platinum Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 52 vs 40, Purbeck Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (40 vs 30) makes Platinum Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Mizzle reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 60 vs 40, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 40), opening up a space where Platinum Gray encloses it.
Platinum Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (43 vs 40) makes French Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 4, Platinum Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 40), opening up a space where Platinum Gray encloses it.
Platinum Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Hardwick White reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 84 vs 40, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 21, Platinum Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 40), opening up a space where Platinum Gray encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 40), opening up a space where Platinum Gray encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 40), opening up a space where Platinum Gray encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (51 vs 40) makes Pigeon the marginally brighter of the two.
Platinum Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Platinum Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 40), opening up a space where Platinum Gray encloses it.
Platinum Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (40 vs 31) makes Platinum Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 7, Platinum Gray is decisively the brighter choice.