Hicks' Blue vs Deserted Beach
Where Hicks' Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, Deserted Beach is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Hicks' Blue belongs to the blue family and Deserted Beach to the beige family. Deserted Beach has an LRV of 71. With a ΔE of 57.9, 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 Deserted Beach Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Deserted Beach 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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