Green Wave vs Hicks' Blue
Green Wave (Benjamin Moore) and Hicks' Blue (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Green Wave belongs to the blue-green family and Hicks' Blue to the blue family. Green Wave has an LRV of 65. Where Green Wave leans green, Hicks' Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.4 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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Green Wave vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Wave 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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