May Flowers vs Hicks' Blue
May Flowers is a Benjamin Moore color while Hicks' Blue comes from Little Greene. May Flowers reads as pink-red, while Hicks' Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. May Flowers has an LRV of 64. The tonal difference — May Flowers's red character against Hicks' Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 55.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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May Flowers vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Flowers 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 64 vs 52, May Flowers is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 64 vs 27, May Flowers is decisively the brighter choice.
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May Flowers reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (64 vs 55) makes May Flowers the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 64 vs 44, May Flowers is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 64 vs 12, May Flowers is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 8, May Flowers is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 64 vs 12, May Flowers is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 45, May Flowers is decisively the brighter choice.
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