Lampblack vs Matrix
Lampblack (Benjamin Moore) and Matrix (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 4-point LRV gap — 23 for Lampblack vs 20 for Matrix — means Lampblack will open up a space more effectively. Where Lampblack leans blue, Matrix reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 3.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Lampblack vs Matrix in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Lampblack and Matrix are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Lampblack has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Lampblack vs Matrix Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lampblack on one side and Matrix on the other.
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.
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