Dix Blue vs Stained Glass
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Stained Glass is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Stained Glass to the blue family. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Stained Glass (LRV 13), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 33.8, 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 Stained Glass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Stained Glass 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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