Dix Blue vs S 3000-N
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 3000-N is a NCS color. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while S 3000-N reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 3000-N (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Dix Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dix Blue runs cool while S 3000-N is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dix Blue vs S 3000-N in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Dix Blue and S 3000-N 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 temperature contrast between S 3000-N and Dix Blue is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. S 3000-N brings more warmth to the space, while Dix Blue keeps things cooler and crisper.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. S 3000-N brings more warmth to the space, while Dix Blue keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Dix Blue vs S 3000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and S 3000-N 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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