Dix Blue vs Slippery Stone
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Slippery Stone is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Slippery Stone to the beige family. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Slippery Stone (LRV 16), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 37.4, 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 Slippery Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Slippery Stone 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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