Annapolis Green vs Lamp Black
Where Annapolis Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. Annapolis Green reads as blue-green, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Annapolis Green (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Annapolis Green runs green while Lamp Black is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 64.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Annapolis Green vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Annapolis Green 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Annapolis Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lamp Black.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Annapolis Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lamp Black.
Color Details
Annapolis Green vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Annapolis Green 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.
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