Lamp Black vs Slap Happy
Lamp Black (Little Greene) and Slap Happy (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Lamp Black belongs to the grey family and Slap Happy to the beige-yellow family. The 50-point LRV gap — 53 for Slap Happy vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Slap Happy will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 89.2 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 Slap Happy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Slap Happy 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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