Dix Blue vs Wild Plum
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Wild Plum is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Wild Plum to the pink family. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Wild Plum (LRV 10), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 50.3, 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 Wild Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Wild Plum 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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