Dix Blue vs Teal Zen
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Teal Zen is a Jotun color. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while Teal Zen reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Teal Zen (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Dix Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dix Blue vs Teal Zen in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dix Blue and Teal Zen 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Teal Zen gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Dix Blue vs Teal Zen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Teal Zen 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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