Lamp Black vs Still Searching
Where Lamp Black belongs to Little Greene's range, Still Searching is a PPG color. Lamp Black reads as grey, while Still Searching reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Still Searching (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 26.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Still Searching Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Still Searching 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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