Sea Reflections vs Dix Blue
Sea Reflections (Benjamin Moore) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Sea Reflections reads as blue, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 13-point LRV gap — 41 for Dix Blue vs 28 for Sea Reflections — means Dix Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Sea Reflections leans blue, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.1 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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Sea Reflections vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Reflections 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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