Dix Blue vs Lotus Flower
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Lotus Flower is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Lotus Flower to the beige-yellow family. Lotus Flower (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Dix Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 27.8, 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 Lotus Flower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Lotus Flower 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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