Dix Blue vs S 2005-Y20R
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 2005-Y20R is a NCS color. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while S 2005-Y20R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 2005-Y20R (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Dix Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dix Blue runs cool while S 2005-Y20R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 S 2005-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and S 2005-Y20R 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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