Hicks' Blue vs Smokey Sage
Where Hicks' Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, Smokey Sage is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Hicks' Blue belongs to the blue family and Smokey Sage to the green-grey family. Smokey Sage has an LRV of 23. With a ΔE of 26.4, 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 Smokey Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Smokey Sage 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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