Lamp Black vs Sparrow Song
Lamp Black (Little Greene) and Sparrow Song (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Lamp Black belongs to the grey family and Sparrow Song to the yellow family. The 38-point LRV gap — 41 for Sparrow Song vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Sparrow Song will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 59.2 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 Sparrow Song Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Sparrow Song 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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