Elephant Pink vs Hicks' Blue
Elephant Pink (Benjamin Moore) and Hicks' Blue (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Elephant Pink reads as pink-red, while Hicks' Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Elephant Pink has an LRV of 81. Where Elephant Pink leans red, Hicks' Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 59.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Elephant Pink vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant Pink on one side and Hicks' Blue 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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At LRV 81 vs 69, Elephant Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
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