San Jose Blue vs Lamp Black
Where San Jose Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. San Jose Blue reads as blue, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. San Jose Blue (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. San Jose Blue runs blue while Lamp Black is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.5, 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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San Jose Blue vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see San Jose Blue 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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