Venetian Crystal 1 vs Lamp Black
Venetian Crystal 1 is a Dulux color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Venetian Crystal 1 belongs to the blue family and Lamp Black to the grey family. At LRV 7 vs 3, Venetian Crystal 1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Venetian Crystal 1's cool character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Venetian Crystal 1 vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Venetian Crystal 1 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. Venetian Crystal 1 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
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 — Venetian Crystal 1 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Venetian Crystal 1 vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Venetian Crystal 1 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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