Basil Pesto vs Lamp Black

PPG
·
Little Greene

Basil Pesto (PPG) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. The 24-point LRV gap — 27 for Basil Pesto vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Basil Pesto will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 56.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Basil Pesto vs Lamp Black Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 56.4Very different colors

Color Details

Basil Pesto
PPG · PPG1226-6
Hex#529d6e
LRV27.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1226-6
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Lamp Black

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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
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Basil Pesto
Paper

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Basil Pesto
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