Soft Amethyst vs Lamp Black

PPG
·
Little Greene

Where Soft Amethyst belongs to PPG's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. Soft Amethyst (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 59.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Soft Amethyst vs Lamp Black Color Comparison

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Bedroom
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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 59.6Very different colors

Color Details

Soft Amethyst
PPG · PPG1178-4
Hex#cfb7c9
LRV51.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1178-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Soft Amethyst
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Lamp Black

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