Dix Blue vs Arbour
Where Dix Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Arbour is a Tikkurila color. Dix Blue reads as blue-grey, while Arbour reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dix Blue (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Arbour (LRV 27), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 24.8, 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 Arbour Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dix Blue on one side and Arbour 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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