Grey Splendor vs Lamp Black
Where Grey Splendor belongs to Dulux's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. Grey Splendor reads as blue-grey, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Grey Splendor (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Grey Splendor runs neutral while Lamp Black is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grey Splendor vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Grey Splendor 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Grey Splendor reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lamp Black.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Grey Splendor reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lamp Black.
Color Details
Grey Splendor vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey Splendor 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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