Ice Formations vs Lamp Black

Ice FormationsBenjamin MoorevsLamp BlackLittle GreeneΔE 61.9Very different colors

Ice Formations is a Benjamin Moore color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Ice Formations reads as beige-greige, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 55 vs 3, Ice Formations will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ice Formations's warm character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 61.9, 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

Ice Formations
Benjamin Moore · 973
Hex#CBC6B8
LRV55.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number973
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Ice Formations vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Ice Formations
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Ice Formations
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Ice Formations
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Ice Formations
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Ice Formations reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Ice Formations
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Ice Formations reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Ice Formations
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Ice Formations reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Ice Formations
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Ice Formations
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Ice Formations
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Ice Formations
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Ice Formations
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Ice Formations
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Ice Formations reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Ice Formations
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Ice Formations
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Black grey
Ice Formations
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Piazza
Ice Formations
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Ice Formations
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Ice Formations
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Ice Formations reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Ice Formations
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Ice Formations reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Ice Formations
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Ice Formations
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Ice Formations
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Ice Formations
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Obsidian Green
Ice Formations
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Ice Formations is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Ice Formations
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Ice Formations reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Ice Formations
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Ice Formations reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Ice Formations
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Ice Formations
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Ice Formations
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Ice Formations
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ice Formations is the lighter choice