Violetta vs Hicks' Blue
Violetta is a Benjamin Moore color while Hicks' Blue comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Violetta belongs to the grey-purple family and Hicks' Blue to the blue family. Violetta has an LRV of 49. The tonal difference — Violetta's red character against Hicks' Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 41.9, 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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Violetta vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Violetta 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.
More Violetta comparisons
See how Violetta stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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A 5-point LRV gap (49 vs 44) makes Violetta the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 49 vs 12, Violetta is decisively the brighter choice.
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