Hicks' Blue vs Marigold
Hicks' Blue (Little Greene) and Marigold (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Hicks' Blue belongs to the blue family and Marigold to the beige family. Marigold has an LRV of 30. Where Hicks' Blue leans blue, Marigold reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 75.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Marigold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Marigold 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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