Dix Blue vs Purple Rain
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Purple Rain is a PPG color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Rain (LRV 15), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 33.0, 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 Purple Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Purple Rain 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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