Hicks' Blue vs Pompeii Red
Hicks' Blue is a Little Greene color while Pompeii Red comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hicks' Blue reads as blue, while Pompeii Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pompeii Red has an LRV of 6. The tonal difference — Hicks' Blue's blue character against Pompeii Red's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 80.6, 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 Pompeii Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Pompeii Red 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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