Spring Valley vs Hicks' Blue
Spring Valley (Benjamin Moore) and Hicks' Blue (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Spring Valley reads as green-yellow, while Hicks' Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Spring Valley has an LRV of 56. Where Spring Valley leans green, Hicks' Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.6 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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Spring Valley vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spring Valley 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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