Paper Lantern vs Lamp Black
Where Paper Lantern belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Paper Lantern belongs to the pink-red family and Lamp Black to the grey family. Paper Lantern (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Paper Lantern runs red while Lamp Black is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Paper Lantern vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Lantern 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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