Broken Arrow vs Lamp Black

Broken ArrowBenjamin MoorevsLamp BlackLittle GreeneΔE 51.4Very different colors

Broken Arrow is a Benjamin Moore color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Broken Arrow belongs to the beige-greige family and Lamp Black to the grey family. At LRV 37 vs 3, Broken Arrow will read as the brighter of the two — a 35-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Broken Arrow's red 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, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Broken Arrow
Benjamin Moore · 1026
Hex#B8A18C
LRV37.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1026
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Broken Arrow vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow comparisons

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

White Dove
Broken Arrow
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Broken Arrow
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Broken Arrow
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Broken Arrow is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Broken Arrow
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Broken Arrow
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Broken Arrow reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Broken Arrow
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Broken Arrow
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Broken Arrow
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Broken Arrow reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Broken Arrow
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Broken Arrow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Broken Arrow
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Broken Arrow is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Broken Arrow
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Broken Arrow reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Broken Arrow
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Broken Arrow is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Broken Arrow
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Broken Arrow reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Broken Arrow
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Broken Arrow is the lighter choice

Piazza
Broken Arrow
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Broken Arrow
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Broken Arrow
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Broken Arrow reads slightly lighter

Senses
Broken Arrow
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Broken Arrow
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Broken Arrow
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Broken Arrow reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Broken Arrow
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Broken Arrow reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Broken Arrow
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Broken Arrow is the lighter choice

Obsidian Green
Broken Arrow
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Broken Arrow is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Broken Arrow
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Broken Arrow
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Broken Arrow reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Broken Arrow
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Broken Arrow
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Broken Arrow
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Broken Arrow
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Broken Arrow reads noticeably lighter