October Sky vs Lamp Black
October Sky (Benjamin Moore) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. October Sky reads as beige, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 79-point LRV gap — 81 for October Sky vs 3 for Lamp Black — means October Sky will open up a space more effectively. Where October Sky leans warm, Lamp Black reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 75.7 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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October Sky vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see October Sky 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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