Dix Blue vs Plum Perfect
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Plum Perfect is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Plum Perfect to the purple family. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Perfect (LRV 33), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 42.3, 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 Plum Perfect Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Plum Perfect 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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