A tan leather sofa and rustic wood coffee table sit gracefully against panelling finished in Farrow & Ball Dix Blue (Hex #96afac).

Dix Blue 82

Farrow & Ball
LRV 40.75

What color is Dix Blue? Dix Blue No. 82 by Farrow & Ball is a relaxed, vintage blue-green with a touch of black pigment. This muted, earthy teal offers a comfortably aged feel, making it an incredibly versatile and warm blue.

Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU 82
HEX Code #96afac
Light Reflectance (LRV) 40.75
Temperature Cool
Primary Undertone Green
Hidden Undertones Gray, Black
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South-facing, East-facing
Best For Living rooms, upcycled furniture, panelling, woodwork, bedrooms

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Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board featuring a modern coastal living room with Farrow & Ball Dix Blue walls above, and a flat-lay of herringbone oak and boucle below.

Digital rendering: A vintage blue-green tone anchors this modern coastal living space, styled with white boucle and aged brass.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright crisp southern light
  • Ceiling Color:Farrow & Ball Pointing
  • Key Materials:Boucle, rattan, aged brass
  • Flooring:Light herringbone oak
  • Architectural Style:Modern Coastal

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A textured split board showcasing a vintage wooden dresser painted in soft teal on top, and a tactile flat-lay with reclaimed wood and brushed nickel below.

Material board: A soft teal shade revitalizes a vintage wooden dresser, accented by brushed nickel pulls and a linen runner.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft diffused studio light
  • Backdrop Color:Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin
  • Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
  • Key Materials:Reclaimed wood, linen
  • Styling Pro Tips:Use a matte finish for a chalky, vintage look.

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A composite digital board displaying traditional Georgian lower wood panelling in muted blue-green above, grounded by a flat-lay of dark oak and leather below.

Palette visualization: Muted blue-green lower wood panelling in a traditional Georgian room, complemented by dark stained oak and bronze.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon western light
  • Upper Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Shaded White
  • Key Materials:Leather, bronze
  • Architectural Style:Traditional Georgian
  • Flooring:Dark stained oak

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An architectural conceptual board highlighting heavy woodwork in soft blue-grey on top, and a flat-lay of aged brass and linen below.

Architectural color test: Soft blue-grey applied to heavy architectural woodwork, paired beautifully with aged brass window hardware and linen shades.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Clear northern daylight
  • Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Ammonite
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged brass
  • Key Materials:Linen roman shades, ceramic decor
  • Vibe:Elevated heritage

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A dual-pane digital board revealing a relaxed transitional bedroom with muted teal walls, paired with a flat-lay of pale oak and woven jute.

Digital concept: A muted teal hue applied to bedroom walls, accented by pale oak flooring and washed cotton bedding.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Gentle morning eastern light
  • Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Wimborne White
  • Key Materials:Washed cotton, jute, pale oak
  • Architectural Style:Relaxed Transitional
  • Styling Pro Tips:Keep textiles light to enhance the vintage blue-green tones.

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