Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Dix Blue |
| SKU | No. 82 |
| Hex | #96AFAC |
| RGB | 150, 175, 172 |
| HSL | 173°, 14%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Farrow & Ball Dix Blue
Dix Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dix Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Dix Blue within Farrow & Ball's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #96AFAC in HSL space. Pair Dix Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Farrow & Ball Dix Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dix Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 82 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dix Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dix Blue is Dutch Tile Blue (SW 31) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Tile Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dix Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Dix Blue is Cosmic Quest (N460-4). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Cosmic Quest and you'll get the same color. See the full Cosmic Quest swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dix Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dix Blue is Silken Blue (CSP-670) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silken Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dix Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Gin Berry (V101-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dix Blue without repainting risk. See the full Gin Berry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dix Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dix Blue is Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet Pete swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dix Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Dix Blue is Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet Pete swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dix Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dix Blue. The nearest is Silvered Teal (427-4DB) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silvered Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dix Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dix Blue. The nearest is Interesting Aqua (HGSW 3305) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dix Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dix Blue is Heritage Blue (DET550) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heritage Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dix Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dix Blue is Morning Calm (JG-77) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dix Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dix Blue. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dix Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dix Blue is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dix Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Inuvik Ice (C2-716), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dix Blue without repainting risk. See the full Inuvik Ice swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dix Blue
Clare's nearest match is Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Dix Blue without repainting risk. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dix Blue
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Dix Blue is Blue Harbor (371675) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dix Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dix Blue is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →