Dix Blue vs Pale Vista
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pale Vista is a PPG color. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while Pale Vista reads as green-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pale Vista (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Dix Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 19.5, 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 Pale Vista Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Pale Vista 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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