Hicks' Blue vs Reflection
Hicks' Blue is a Little Greene color while Reflection comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hicks' Blue reads as blue, while Reflection reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Reflection has an LRV of 66. The tonal difference — Hicks' Blue's blue character against Reflection's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 50.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Hicks' Blue vs Reflection in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Hicks' Blue and Reflection in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
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Hicks' Blue vs Reflection Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Reflection 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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