Pool Party vs Hicks' Blue
Pool Party (Benjamin Moore) and Hicks' Blue (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Pool Party has an LRV of 50. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 41.9 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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Pool Party vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pool Party 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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