Dix Blue vs RAL 730-5
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, RAL 730-5 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and RAL 730-5 to the blue family. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 730-5 (LRV 34), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dix Blue vs RAL 730-5 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Dix Blue and RAL 730-5 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Dix Blue vs RAL 730-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and RAL 730-5 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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