Hicks' Blue vs Overjoy
Hicks' Blue is a Little Greene color while Overjoy comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hicks' Blue reads as blue, while Overjoy reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Overjoy has an LRV of 58. The tonal difference — Hicks' Blue's blue character against Overjoy's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 80.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Overjoy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Overjoy 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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