Spring Moss vs Dix Blue
Spring Moss (Benjamin Moore) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Spring Moss belongs to the beige-yellow family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 41 vs 41 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Spring Moss leans yellow, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 71.7 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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Spring Moss vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spring Moss 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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