Hicks' Blue vs Vanilla Tan
Where Hicks' Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, Vanilla Tan is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Hicks' Blue belongs to the blue family and Vanilla Tan to the beige family. Vanilla Tan has an LRV of 81. With a ΔE of 59.3, 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 Vanilla Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Vanilla Tan 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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