Lamp Black vs Fallen Leaves
Lamp Black (Little Greene) and Fallen Leaves (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Lamp Black reads as grey, while Fallen Leaves reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 19 for Fallen Leaves vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Fallen Leaves will open up a space more effectively. Where Lamp Black leans purple, Fallen Leaves reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.7 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 Fallen Leaves Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Fallen Leaves 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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