Simply Posh vs Lamp Black

Simply PoshBehrvsLamp BlackLittle GreeneΔE 57.9Very different colors

Simply Posh (Behr) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Simply Posh belongs to the blue family and Lamp Black to the grey family. The 40-point LRV gap — 43 for Simply Posh vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Simply Posh will open up a space more effectively. Where Simply Posh leans blue, Lamp Black reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Simply Posh vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Simply Posh 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.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Simply Posh reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lamp Black.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh living room interior

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Lamp BlackLittle Greene Lamp Black 228 living room accent wall

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Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh bedroom

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Lamp BlackLittle Greene Lamp Black 228 bedroom panelling

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Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh kitchen painted backsplash

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Lamp BlackLittle Greene Lamp Black 228 kitchen island

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh bathroom

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Lamp BlackLittle Greene Lamp Black 228 bathroom

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh kitchen cabinets

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Lamp BlackLittle Greene Lamp Black 228 kitchen cabinets

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Color Details

Simply Posh
Behr · MQ5-55
Hex#8cb9d4
LRV42.8
BrandBehr
NumberMQ5-55
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Simply Posh vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply Posh on one side and Lamp Black on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Simply Posh comparisons

See how Simply Posh stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Simply Posh
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Simply Posh
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Simply Posh
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Simply Posh
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Simply Posh
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Simply Posh
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Simply Posh
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Simply Posh
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Simply Posh
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Simply Posh
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Simply Posh
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Simply Posh
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Simply Posh reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Simply Posh
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Simply Posh
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Simply Posh
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Piazza
Simply Posh
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Simply Posh
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Simply Posh
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Simply Posh reads slightly lighter

Senses
Simply Posh
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Washed Linen
Simply Posh
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Simply Posh
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Simply Posh
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Simply Posh
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Obsidian Green
Simply Posh
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Simply Posh
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Simply Posh
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Simply Posh reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Simply Posh
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Simply Posh
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Simply Posh
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Simply Posh
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Simply Posh is the lighter choice