Dix Blue 82 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #99B0AB, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cosmic Quest from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #99B0AB · 82
Dix Blue
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dix Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#99B0AB
RGB153, 176, 171
Estimated LRV40.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cosmic Quest
Behr
#97AEAB
Close digital match
Easy Breezy Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9EB1AE
Close digital match
Stormy Bay
Vista Paint
#9BAFAD
Close digital match
Renew Blue
Valspar
#99B6B3
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PPG
#94B1A9
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Benjamin Moore
#94AAA1
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#9AAFAF
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#9CB8B6
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#9FB4B4
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#A0BBB8
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Colors That Work With Dix Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dix Blue
#99B0AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A2AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dix Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dix Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dix Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dix Blue have?
Dix Blue by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dix Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dix Blue are Cosmic Quest by Behr (a close digital match), Easy Breezy Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Stormy Bay by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dix Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dix Blue?
Dix Blue has a estimated lightness value of 40.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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