Lamp Black vs Alchemy
Where Lamp Black belongs to Little Greene's range, Alchemy is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Lamp Black belongs to the grey family and Alchemy to the beige family. Alchemy (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lamp Black runs purple while Alchemy is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.0, 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 Alchemy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Alchemy 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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