Lampblack
We've categorized Lampblack as a versatile Gray because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 1 room photo to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#7E8181
LRV
23.24
Lampblack in Real Rooms
Lampblack has a medium LRV of 23.24 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen.
1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Lampblack provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in Lampblack creates striking contrast and modern appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 23, Decorator's White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 23, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 63 vs 23, Bruton White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 23, Wickham Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (23 vs 12) makes Lampblack the marginally brighter of the two.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 23), opening up a space where Lampblack encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 23, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Lampblack reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Lampblack reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 8), opening up a space where Incense Stick encloses it.
Lampblack reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 37 vs 23, Cobblestone Path is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (30 vs 23) makes Brewster Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (32 vs 23) makes Gibraltar Cliffs the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (23 vs 17) makes Lampblack the marginally brighter of the two.
Lampblack reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.