Lamp Black vs Possibly Pink
Where Lamp Black belongs to Little Greene's range, Possibly Pink is a Sherwin-Williams color. Lamp Black reads as grey, while Possibly Pink reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Possibly Pink (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 73 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lamp Black runs purple while Possibly Pink is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 71.3, 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.
Color Details
Lamp Black vs Possibly Pink Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamp Black on one side and Possibly Pink 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.
More Lamp Black comparisons
See how Lamp Black stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
