Wellesley Buff vs Dix Blue
Wellesley Buff (Benjamin Moore) and Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Wellesley Buff reads as beige, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 26-point LRV gap — 67 for Wellesley Buff vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Wellesley Buff will open up a space more effectively. Where Wellesley Buff leans warm, Dix Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.7 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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Wellesley Buff vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wellesley Buff 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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A 9-point LRV gap (67 vs 58) makes Wellesley Buff the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 67 vs 27, Wellesley Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
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Wellesley Buff reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
A 12-point LRV gap (67 vs 55) makes Wellesley Buff the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 67 vs 13, Wellesley Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 67 vs 44, Wellesley Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 67 vs 12, Wellesley Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 67 vs 8, Wellesley Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 68 vs 67), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 67 vs 12, Wellesley Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 67 vs 45, Wellesley Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
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