Lamp Black vs Citronella
Where Lamp Black belongs to Little Greene's range, Citronella is a Sherwin-Williams color. Lamp Black reads as grey, while Citronella reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Citronella (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lamp Black runs purple while Citronella is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 89.8, 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 Citronella Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Citronella 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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