Dix Blue vs Pebble grey
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pebble grey is a RAL Classic color. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while Pebble grey reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pebble grey (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Dix Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.8, 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 Pebble grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Pebble grey 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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