Hicks' Blue vs Nankeen
Hicks' Blue (Little Greene) and Nankeen (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hicks' Blue reads as blue, while Nankeen reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Nankeen has an LRV of 24. Where Hicks' Blue leans blue, Nankeen reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 59.8 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 Nankeen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Nankeen 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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