Dix Blue vs Crystal Oasis
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Crystal Oasis is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Crystal Oasis to the blue-green family. Crystal Oasis (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. The ΔE 8.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Crystal Oasis Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Crystal Oasis 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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