Green Balsam vs Lamp Black
Green Balsam is a Behr color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Green Balsam reads as green-grey, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 39 vs 3, Green Balsam will read as the brighter of the two — a 36-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Green Balsam's green character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 51.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Green Balsam vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Green Balsam and Lamp Black in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Green Balsam will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Lamp Black would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Green Balsam will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Lamp Black would.
Color Details
Green Balsam vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Balsam on one side and Lamp Black 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.
More Green Balsam comparisons
See how Green Balsam stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
