Dix Blue vs Hazel Gaze
Dix Blue (Farrow & Ball) and Hazel Gaze (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Dix Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Hazel Gaze to the green-grey family. The 10-point LRV gap — 51 for Hazel Gaze vs 41 for Dix Blue — means Hazel Gaze will open up a space more effectively. Where Dix Blue leans cool, Hazel Gaze reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Hazel Gaze Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Hazel Gaze 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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