Hicks' Blue vs Chalky Blue
Where Hicks' Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, Chalky Blue is a PPG color. Hicks' Blue reads as blue, while Chalky Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Chalky Blue has an LRV of 27. With a ΔE of 22.0, 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 Chalky Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Chalky 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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