Dix Blue vs S 3502-B
Dix Blue is a Farrow & Ball color while S 3502-B comes from NCS. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while S 3502-B reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 41 vs 35, Dix Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dix Blue's cool character against S 3502-B's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 3502-B in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Dix Blue and S 3502-B 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Dix Blue has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dix Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Dix Blue vs S 3502-B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and S 3502-B 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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