Dix Blue vs Light Blue
Dix Blue and Light Blue come from the same Farrow & Ball collection. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Light Blue to the blue-green family. The 8-point LRV gap — 49 for Light Blue vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Light Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Dix Blue leans cool, Light Blue reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dix Blue vs Light Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dix Blue and Light 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Light Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Dix Blue.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Light Blue returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Dix Blue vs Light Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Light 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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