Dix Blue vs Yellow Ground
Dix Blue and Yellow Ground come from the same Farrow & Ball collection. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Yellow Ground to the beige-yellow family. The 23-point LRV gap — 64 for Yellow Ground vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Yellow Ground will open up a space more effectively. Where Dix Blue leans cool, Yellow Ground reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.0 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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Dix Blue vs Yellow Ground Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Yellow Ground 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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