Shell Pink vs Dix Blue

Shell PinkBenjamin MoorevsDix BlueFarrow & BallΔE 27.2Very different colors

Shell Pink (Benjamin Moore) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Shell Pink belongs to the beige-pink family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. The 41-point LRV gap — 82 for Shell Pink vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Shell Pink will open up a space more effectively. Where Shell Pink leans red, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.2 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.

Color Details

Shell Pink
Benjamin Moore · 883
Hex#F8EAE3
LRV82.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number883
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball · 82
Hex#99b0ab
LRV41.0
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number82
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Shell Pink vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Shell Pink
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Shell Pink
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Shell Pink reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Shell Pink
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Shell Pink
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Shell Pink
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Shell Pink
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Shell Pink
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Shell Pink reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Shell Pink
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Shell Pink reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Shell Pink
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

French Gray
Shell Pink
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Naval
Shell Pink
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Shell Pink
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Bancha
Shell Pink
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Shell Pink
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Pure White
Shell Pink
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Nearly identical in tone

Artichoke
Shell Pink
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Shell Pink
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Shell Pink reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Shell Pink
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shell Pink reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Shell Pink
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Pewter Green
Shell Pink
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Shell Pink
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Shell Pink reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Shell Pink
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Shell Pink reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Shell Pink
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Shell Pink
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Shell Pink
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Shell Pink
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Shell Pink
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Shell Pink
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Shell Pink
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Shell Pink is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Shell Pink
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Shell Pink reads slightly lighter

Shell Pink vs Dix Blue Paint Color Comparison