Waterdrop vs Dix Blue

WaterdropBenjamin MoorevsDix BlueFarrow & BallΔE 41.6Very different colors

Waterdrop is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Waterdrop reads as blue, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 41 vs 22, Dix Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Waterdrop's blue character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 41.6, 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.

Color Details

Waterdrop
Benjamin Moore · CC-902
Hex#5C79B3
LRV21.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-902
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball · 82
Hex#99b0ab
LRV41.0
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number82
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Waterdrop vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Waterdrop
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Waterdrop
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Waterdrop
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Waterdrop reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Waterdrop
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Waterdrop
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Waterdrop
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Waterdrop
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Waterdrop
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Waterdrop
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Waterdrop
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Waterdrop
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Waterdrop reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Waterdrop
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Waterdrop
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Waterdrop reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Waterdrop
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Waterdrop
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Waterdrop
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Waterdrop
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Waterdrop
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Waterdrop
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Waterdrop
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Waterdrop reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Waterdrop
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Calamine
Waterdrop
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Waterdrop
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Waterdrop
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Waterdrop reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Waterdrop
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Waterdrop
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Waterdrop
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Waterdrop reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Waterdrop
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Guilford Green
Waterdrop
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Waterdrop
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice