Decadent Damson vs Lamp Black
Where Decadent Damson belongs to Dulux's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Decadent Damson (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Decadent Damson runs warm while Lamp Black is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Decadent Damson vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Decadent Damson and Lamp Black are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Decadent Damson gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Decadent Damson vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Decadent Damson 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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