Deep Poinsettia vs Lamp Black

Deep PoinsettiaBenjamin MoorevsLamp BlackLittle GreeneΔE 43.8Very different colors

Deep Poinsettia is a Benjamin Moore color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Deep Poinsettia reads as pink-red, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 13 vs 3, Deep Poinsettia will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Deep Poinsettia's red character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 43.8, 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

Deep Poinsettia
Benjamin Moore · 2091-30
Hex#974C3E
LRV13.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2091-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Deep Poinsettia vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Deep Poinsettia
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Deep Poinsettia
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Deep Poinsettia
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Deep Poinsettia reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Deep Poinsettia
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Deep Poinsettia
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Deep Poinsettia
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Deep Poinsettia
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Deep Poinsettia
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Deep Poinsettia
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Deep Poinsettia
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Deep Poinsettia
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Deep Poinsettia
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Deep Poinsettia
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Deep Poinsettia reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Deep Poinsettia
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Deep Poinsettia
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Deep Poinsettia reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Deep Poinsettia
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Deep Poinsettia
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Deep Poinsettia
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Deep Poinsettia
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Deep Poinsettia
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Deep Poinsettia
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Deep Poinsettia
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Deep Poinsettia
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Deep Poinsettia reads slightly lighter

Obsidian Green
Deep Poinsettia
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Deep Poinsettia reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Deep Poinsettia
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Deep Poinsettia
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Deep Poinsettia
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Deep Poinsettia
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Deep Poinsettia
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Deep Poinsettia
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone