Mystic Blue vs Lamp Black

PPG
·
Little Greene

Where Mystic Blue belongs to PPG's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. Mystic Blue (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 56.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Mystic Blue vs Lamp Black Color Comparison

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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 56.7Very different colors

Color Details

Mystic Blue
PPG · PPG1237-5
Hex#48a8d0
LRV36.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1237-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Mystic Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Lamp Black

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