Lamp Black vs Falling Star
Lamp Black (Little Greene) and Falling Star (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Lamp Black reads as grey, while Falling Star reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 61-point LRV gap — 64 for Falling Star vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Falling Star will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 66.1 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 Falling Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Falling Star 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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