Palm vs Lamp Black
Palm is a Farrow & Ball color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, Palm belongs to the green family and Lamp Black to the grey family. At LRV 58 vs 3, Palm will read as the brighter of the two — a 56-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Palm's neutral character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 64.3, 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.
Palm vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Palm 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
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Palm will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Lamp Black would.
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. Palm reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lamp Black.
Color Details
Palm vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Palm 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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