Chamomile vs Lamp Black

ChamomileBenjamin MoorevsLamp BlackLittle GreeneΔE 90.5Very different colors

Chamomile is a Benjamin Moore color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Chamomile reads as beige-yellow, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 60 vs 3, Chamomile will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Chamomile's yellow character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 90.5, 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

Chamomile
Benjamin Moore · 397
Hex#D3D95D
LRV59.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number397
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Chamomile vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Chamomile
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Chamomile
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Chamomile
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Chamomile
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Chamomile reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Chamomile
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Chamomile
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Chamomile reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Chamomile
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Chamomile
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Chamomile
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Chamomile reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Chamomile
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Chamomile
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Chamomile
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Chamomile
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Chamomile
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Black grey
Chamomile
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Piazza
Chamomile
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Chamomile
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Chamomile reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Chamomile
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Senses
Chamomile
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Chamomile reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Chamomile
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Chamomile reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Chamomile
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Chamomile
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Chamomile
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Obsidian Green
Chamomile
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Chamomile is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Chamomile
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Chamomile reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Chamomile
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Chamomile is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Chamomile
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Chamomile
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Chamomile
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Chamomile
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Chamomile is the lighter choice