Hicks' Blue vs Java
Where Hicks' Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, Java is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Hicks' Blue belongs to the blue family and Java to the grey family. Java has an LRV of 15. With a ΔE of 27.6, 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 Java Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and Java 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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