Dix Blue vs Sturdy Brown
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Sturdy Brown is a Sherwin-Williams color. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while Sturdy Brown reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Sturdy Brown (LRV 8), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dix Blue runs cool while Sturdy Brown is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 47.0, 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 Sturdy Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Sturdy Brown 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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