Carys vs Lamp Black
Both are Little Greene colors. Hue-wise, Carys belongs to the beige-yellow family and Lamp Black to the grey family. At LRV 79 vs 3, Carys will read as the brighter of the two — a 76-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Carys's yellow character against Lamp Black's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 91.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Carys vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Carys 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Carys will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Lamp Black would.
Color Details
Carys vs Lamp Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carys 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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