Dix Blue 82 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #99B0AB, 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.
Ref. #99B0AB · 82
Dix Blue
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dix Blue Technical Profile
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Dix Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dix Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallDix Blue
Nearly identical
BehrCosmic Quest
Cosmic Quest
Behr
Nearly identical
Easy Breezy Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stormy Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Renew Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Parakeet Pete
PPG
Very similar
Del Mar Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stormy Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grayed Aqua
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Festoon Aqua
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Foggy Promenade
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dix Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Dix Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dix Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dix Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dix Blue are Cosmic Quest by Behr (a near-identical match), Easy Breezy Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Stormy Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dix Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.