Dix Blue vs Gardenia
Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) and Gardenia (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while Gardenia reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 37-point LRV gap — 78 for Gardenia vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Gardenia will open up a space more effectively. Where Dix Blue leans cool, Gardenia reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Gardenia 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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