Hicks' Blue vs First Light
Where Hicks' Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, First Light is a PPG color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. First Light has an LRV of 79. With a ΔE of 54.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 First Light Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and First Light 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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