Under the Sea vs Dix Blue
Under the Sea is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Under the Sea belongs to the green-grey family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. At LRV 41 vs 11, Dix Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 30-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 31.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Under the Sea vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Under the Sea 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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