# Little Greene Hicks' Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/hicks-blue-208](https://plan-home.com/color/hicks-blue-208)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Little Greene
- **Color name:** Hicks' Blue
- **Color code:** 208
- **HEX:** #415968
- **RGB:** 65, 89, 104
- **LRV:** 10.00%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Colours of England, Colour Scales

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Tikkurila Royal](https://plan-home.com/color/royal-m436)
- [Dulux Midnight Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-teal-90bg-11101)
- [Dulux Breton Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/breton-blue)
- [Dulux Indigo Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-shade)
- [Jotun Industrial Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/industrial-blue-5455)
- [Dulux Midwinter Tide](https://plan-home.com/color/midwinter-tide)
- [Dulux Night Seas](https://plan-home.com/color/night-seas)
- [Dulux Raven Plume](https://plan-home.com/color/raven-plume)
- [Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stiffkey-blue-281)
- [Jotun Petroli](https://plan-home.com/color/petroli-4625)
- [Farrow and Ball Hague Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/hague-blue-30)
- [Jotun Mystery Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/mystery-blue-5304)
- [Dulux Winters Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/winters-sky)
- [Dulux Ink Well](https://plan-home.com/color/ink-well)
- [Jotun Statement Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/statement-blue-4863)
- [Dulux Viridian Tide](https://plan-home.com/color/viridian-tide)
- [Tikkurila Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-l429)
- [Tikkurila Denim](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-n429)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Little Greene Air Force Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-air-force-blue-260)

## Complementary colors
- [Little Greene Perennial Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-perennial-grey-245)
- [Little Greene Dash of Soot](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-dash-of-soot-244)
- [Little Greene Attic II](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-attic-ii-144)
- [Little Greene Rubine Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-rubine-ashes-243)
- [Little Greene Nether Red](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-nether-red-315)
- [Little Greene Elysian Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-elysian-ground-320)
- [Little Greene Rolling Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/rolling-fog-143)

Official product page: https://www.littlegreene.com/hicks-blue

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.