Lamp Black vs Shooting Star
Lamp Black (Little Greene) and Shooting Star (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Lamp Black reads as grey, while Shooting Star reads as green-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 83-point LRV gap — 86 for Shooting Star vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Shooting Star will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 75.9 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 Shooting Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Shooting 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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