Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208

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Hicks' Blue for bedroom (16 photos)
Hicks' Blue for living room (55 photos)
Little Greene Hicks' Blue for bathroom (10 photos)
Little Greene 208 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)
Hicks' Blue for exterior (3 photos)
Little Greene Hicks' Blue reviews (20 photos)
What are Little Greene Hicks' Blue undertones?
Is Hicks' Blue 208 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Hicks' Blue
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Hicks' Blue 208
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Hicks' Blue 208
Code:	208
Name:	Hicks' Blue
Brand:	Little Greene
Collections:	Colours of England, Colour Scales

What color is Little Greene Hicks' Blue?

Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208 is a deep, muted blue with a noticeable grey cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its low-key, slightly cool character can read bluer in clear daylight, while evening or warm artificial light brings out its softened charcoal quality. Use it on cabinetry, a study wall, or a dining room to give architectural details more definition without the visual weight of near-black. Pale stone, soft off-white, weathered oak, brushed nickel, and aged brass all sit comfortably beside Hicks' Blue. For a more enveloping scheme, carry this shade across walls and woodwork, then add texture through linen, wool, or natural timber.

Hicks' Blue for bedroom (16 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

@homeonthegreen2021

@housekidscats

@kristinwestdijk

@renovatingmayfield

@housebymia

@housekidscats

@annabelwilliamsdesign

@terraceontheriver

@kristinwestdijk

Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208 bedroom accent wall

@renovatingmayfield

@housebymia

@housekidscats

@housekidscats

@anglesey_home_renovation

@anglesey_home_renovation

Hicks' Blue for living room (55 photos)

Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space

Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208 living room

@mattwillisinteriors

@suzyharrisdesign

@at_home_with_the_keelings

Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208 living room fireplace

@distractions_from_grief

@somethingbluehome

@my_brick_box

@house_by_the_cows

@myliverpoolhouselove

@decor.and.doodles

@littleleweshouse

@bullbettsdecorltd

@1900_house_to_home

@littlegreenepaintcompany

@kateinkilmacolm

@constance_house__somerset

@renovating.rosebeck

@myliverpoolhouselove

@anna_silaicheva

@number30eight

@tlm_carpentry

@penarth_no.5

@ahousebythewillowtree

@lyndsaywilliams83

@pollypaintsdecor

@myvictorianhouselove

@roomsanddogs

@yourstylishhomeuk

@edwardian_vignette

@number30eight

@edwardian_vignette

@homesweetedwardian

@rockandpoppins

@our_stjohns_home

@edwardian_vignette

@somethingbluehome

@edwardian_vignette

@number30eight

@kateinkilmacolm

@kateatnumber40

@kateatnumber40

@somethingbluehome

@somethingbluehome

@somethingbluehome

Little Greene 208 for bathroom (10 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark blue real bathrooms.

@mattwillisinteriors

@hilltop_happiness

@mh__decorating

@home.at.kilndown.place

@high_birch_interiors

@mhcostaconstruction

@terraceontheriver

@high_birch_interiors

@mhcostaconstruction

Little Greene 208 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208 kitchen cabinets

@oakleighcabinets

@chrissystreasures

@adriancorefurniture

@ashinteriors.jersey

@usehammock

@paulhanleydecorators

@pollypaintsdecor

Hicks' Blue for exterior (3 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208 front door

@kirstieshouse

@theoldcactushouse

@verfbehangmarcovandenberg

Little Greene Hicks' Blue reviews (20 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208 painted furniture

@alicefrebourg

@kateinkilmacolm

Little Greene Hicks' Blue 208 accent wall panelling

@matttaylor.mlt

@homesweetedwardian

@refinish_and_repurpose

@bespokedecoruk

@lndesignuk

@terraceontheriver

@thethreeherrings

@thethreeherrings

@renovation_52

@at_home_with_the_keelings

@herondecorating

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What are Little Greene Hicks' Blue undertones?

Hicks' Blue 208 reads as a deep, muted blue with restrained saturation and a slightly smoky overall character. In the supplied digital sample, the blue has a subtle greenward bias, so it sits closer to blue-green than to a purple-leaning navy; this is a relative visual tendency rather than a claim about the paint formula. Warm artificial light may soften and slightly dull that blue-green direction, while cooler daylight is more likely to show the blue and green cast more clearly.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#415968

RGB code:

65, 89, 104

Is Little Greene Hicks' Blue cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 203°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

208 Hicks' Blue HSL code: 203, 23%, 33%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Hicks' Blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Hicks' Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

208
Hicks' Blue

260
Air Force Blue

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Hicks' Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 23, such as Little Greene Perennial Grey and Dash of Soot.

208
Hicks' Blue

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LRV of Hicks' Blue

Hicks' Blue has an LRV of 10% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 10%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#415968
RGB Decimal	65, 89, 104
RGB Percent	25.49%, 34.90%, 40.78%
HSV	Hue: 203° Saturation: 37.5% Value: 40.78%
HSL	hsl(203, 23, 33)
CMYK	Cyan: 37.5 Magenta: 14.42 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.22
YIQ	Y: 83.534 I: -19.122 Q: -0.409
XYZ	X: 8.25 Y: 9.268 Z: 14.447
CIE Lab	L:36.494 a:-4.887 b:-11.501
CIE Luv	L:36.494 u:-11.721 v:-14.583
Decimal	4282728
Hunter Lab	30.443, -4.901, -6.827