Wisp of Mauve vs Lamp Black

Wisp of MauveBenjamin MoorevsLamp BlackLittle GreeneΔE 64.3Very different colors

Wisp of Mauve (Benjamin Moore) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Wisp of Mauve reads as beige-pink, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 58-point LRV gap — 60 for Wisp of Mauve vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Wisp of Mauve will open up a space more effectively. Where Wisp of Mauve leans red, Lamp Black reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 64.3 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.

Color Details

Wisp of Mauve
Benjamin Moore · 2098-60
Hex#DBCAC3
LRV60.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2098-60
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Wisp of Mauve vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wisp of Mauve 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 Wisp of Mauve comparisons

See how Wisp of Mauve stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Wisp of Mauve
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Wisp of Mauve
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Wisp of Mauve
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Wisp of Mauve
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Wisp of Mauve reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Wisp of Mauve
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Wisp of Mauve
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Wisp of Mauve reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Wisp of Mauve
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Wisp of Mauve
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Wisp of Mauve
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Wisp of Mauve reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Wisp of Mauve
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Wisp of Mauve
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Wisp of Mauve
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Wisp of Mauve
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Wisp of Mauve
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Black grey
Wisp of Mauve
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Piazza
Wisp of Mauve
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Wisp of Mauve
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Wisp of Mauve reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Wisp of Mauve
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Senses
Wisp of Mauve
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Wisp of Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Wisp of Mauve
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Wisp of Mauve reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Wisp of Mauve
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Wisp of Mauve
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Wisp of Mauve
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Obsidian Green
Wisp of Mauve
Obsidian Green
Little Greene
Obsidian Green
LRV 1

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Wisp of Mauve
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Wisp of Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Wisp of Mauve
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Wisp of Mauve
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Wisp of Mauve
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Wisp of Mauve
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Wisp of Mauve
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Wisp of Mauve is the lighter choice