New Retro vs Lamp Black
New Retro (Benjamin Moore) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, New Retro belongs to the green family and Lamp Black to the grey family. The 74-point LRV gap — 77 for New Retro vs 3 for Lamp Black — means New Retro will open up a space more effectively. Where New Retro leans green, Lamp Black reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 76.3 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.
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New Retro vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Retro on one side and Lamp Black 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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