Waterbury Cream vs Lamp Black

Waterbury CreamBenjamin MoorevsLamp BlackLittle GreeneΔE 68.7Very different colors

Waterbury Cream is a Benjamin Moore color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Waterbury Cream reads as beige, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 58 vs 3, Waterbury Cream will read as the brighter of the two — a 55-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Waterbury Cream's red character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 68.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Waterbury Cream
Benjamin Moore · HC-31
Hex#DDCA9A
LRV57.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-31
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Waterbury Cream vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Waterbury Cream on one side and Lamp Black on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Waterbury Cream comparisons

See how Waterbury Cream stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Waterbury Cream
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Waterbury Cream
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Waterbury Cream
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Waterbury Cream
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Waterbury Cream reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Waterbury Cream
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Waterbury Cream
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Waterbury Cream reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Waterbury Cream
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Waterbury Cream
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Waterbury Cream
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Waterbury Cream
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Waterbury Cream
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Waterbury Cream
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Waterbury Cream
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Waterbury Cream
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Black grey
Waterbury Cream
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Piazza
Waterbury Cream
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Waterbury Cream
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Waterbury Cream
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Senses
Waterbury Cream
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Waterbury Cream reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Waterbury Cream
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Waterbury Cream reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Waterbury Cream
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Waterbury Cream
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Waterbury Cream
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Obsidian Green
Waterbury Cream
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Waterbury Cream
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Waterbury Cream reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Waterbury Cream
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Waterbury Cream
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Waterbury Cream
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Waterbury Cream
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Waterbury Cream
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Waterbury Cream is the lighter choice