Lamp Black vs Bright Idea
Lamp Black (Little Greene) and Bright Idea (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Lamp Black reads as grey, while Bright Idea reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 50-point LRV gap — 53 for Bright Idea vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Bright Idea will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 80.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Lamp Black vs Bright Idea Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Bright Idea 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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