Hicks' Blue vs K488
Where Hicks' Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, K488 is a Tikkurila color. Hicks' Blue reads as blue, while K488 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. K488 has an LRV of 34. With a ΔE of 30.7, 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 K488 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hicks' Blue on one side and K488 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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