Lamp Black vs Maiden Mist
Lamp Black (Little Greene) and Maiden Mist (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Lamp Black reads as grey, while Maiden Mist reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 49-point LRV gap — 52 for Maiden Mist vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Maiden Mist will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 58.7 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 Maiden Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Maiden Mist 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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