Silver Lichen vs Dix Blue
Silver Lichen is a Dulux color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Silver Lichen reads as grey, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 46 vs 41, Silver Lichen will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Silver Lichen's warm character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Silver Lichen vs Dix Blue in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Silver Lichen and Dix Blue are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Silver Lichen has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Silver Lichen gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Silver Lichen gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Silver Lichen vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Lichen 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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