Water Drops vs Hicks' Blue
Water Drops is a Benjamin Moore color while Hicks' Blue comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Water Drops belongs to the blue-green family and Hicks' Blue to the blue family. Water Drops has an LRV of 73. The tonal difference — Water Drops's green character against Hicks' Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 54.6, 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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Water Drops vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Water Drops 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 Water Drops comparisons
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At LRV 73 vs 13, Water Drops is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 73 vs 12, Water Drops is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 8, Water Drops is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 73 vs 45, Water Drops is decisively the brighter choice.
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