Dublin Bay 3 vs Lamp Black
Dublin Bay 3 is a Dulux color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Dublin Bay 3 reads as green, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 22 vs 3, Dublin Bay 3 will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dublin Bay 3's neutral character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 67.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dublin Bay 3 vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Dublin Bay 3 and Lamp Black in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Dublin Bay 3 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Dublin Bay 3 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Lamp Black would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Dublin Bay 3 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Lamp Black would.
Color Details
Dublin Bay 3 vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dublin Bay 3 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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