Hicks' Blue vs Whitening
Both from Little Greene's palette. Hue-wise, Hicks' Blue belongs to the blue family and Whitening to the beige-white family. Whitening has an LRV of 88. Hicks' Blue runs blue while Whitening is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 61.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Hicks' Blue vs Whitening Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Whitening 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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