Harbor Highlands Tan vs Lamp Black

Harbor Highlands Tan (Benjamin Moore) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Harbor Highlands Tan belongs to the beige family and Lamp Black to the grey family. The 27-point LRV gap — 30 for Harbor Highlands Tan vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Harbor Highlands Tan will open up a space more effectively. Where Harbor Highlands Tan leans red, Lamp Black reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Harbor Highlands Tan
Benjamin Moore · 1139
Hex#BA8D65
LRV30.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1139
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Harbor Highlands Tan vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harbor Highlands Tan 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 Harbor Highlands Tan comparisons

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

White Dove
Harbor Highlands Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Harbor Highlands Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Harbor Highlands Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Harbor Highlands Tan reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Harbor Highlands Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Harbor Highlands Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Harbor Highlands Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Harbor Highlands Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Harbor Highlands Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Harbor Highlands Tan reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Harbor Highlands Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Harbor Highlands Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Harbor Highlands Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Harbor Highlands Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Harbor Highlands Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Harbor Highlands Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Harbor Highlands Tan reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Harbor Highlands Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Harbor Highlands Tan reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Harbor Highlands Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Harbor Highlands Tan reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Harbor Highlands Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Harbor Highlands Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Harbor Highlands Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Harbor Highlands Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Harbor Highlands Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Harbor Highlands Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Harbor Highlands Tan reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Harbor Highlands Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Harbor Highlands Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Harbor Highlands Tan reads noticeably lighter

Obsidian Green
Harbor Highlands Tan
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Harbor Highlands Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Harbor Highlands Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Harbor Highlands Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Harbor Highlands Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Harbor Highlands Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Harbor Highlands Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Harbor Highlands Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Harbor Highlands Tan reads noticeably lighter