Mulberry Burst vs Lamp Black
Mulberry Burst is a Dulux color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Mulberry Burst reads as pink, while Lamp Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 9 vs 3, Mulberry Burst will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mulberry Burst's neutral character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mulberry Burst vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mulberry Burst 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. Mulberry Burst has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
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@bytherowantrees_
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Mulberry Burst gives the walls a little more lift.
@tmadecorating
@visitnumber7
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Mulberry Burst gives the walls a little more lift.
@valor_decorating
@lc_painting
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Mulberry Burst reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
@tightarsebargainhunter
@queensrenovation48
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Mulberry Burst gives the walls a little more lift.
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Color Details
Mulberry Burst vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mulberry Burst 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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