Dix Blue vs S 2005-Y40R
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 2005-Y40R is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and S 2005-Y40R to the beige-greige family. S 2005-Y40R (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Dix Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dix Blue runs cool while S 2005-Y40R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.6, 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-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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