Hicks' Blue vs Lotus Petal

Hicks' BlueLittle GreenevsLotus PetalPPGΔE 59.6Very different colors

Where Hicks' Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, Lotus Petal is a PPG color. Hicks' Blue reads as blue, while Lotus Petal reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lotus Petal has an LRV of 81. With a ΔE of 59.6, 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.

Color Details

Hicks' Blue
Little Greene · 208
Hex#415968
LRV
BrandLittle Greene
Number208
UndertoneBlue
Temperature
Brightness
Lotus Petal
PPG · PPG1073-1
Hex#f2e9dc
LRV81.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1073-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Hicks' Blue vs Lotus Petal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Lotus Petal on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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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