Basalt vs Hicks' Blue
Basalt (No.3) and Hicks' Blue (No.3) are both Little Greene blues. The gap between them is ΔE 19.9 — “similar”. Hicks' Blue is the lighter of the two, and Basalt the warmer. Both cost about £28.00 per litre.
| Basalt | Hicks' Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #0C1B24 | #415968 |
| Lightness (L*) | 9 | 36 |
| Code | 3 | 3 |
| Price / litre | £28.00 | £28.00 |
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