Mahogany brown vs Lamp Black

RAL Classic
·
Little Greene

Mahogany brown is a RAL Classic color while Lamp Black comes from Little Greene. At LRV 7 vs 3, Mahogany brown will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 19.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Mahogany brown 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 19.6Distinct difference

Color Details

Mahogany brown
RAL Classic · RAL 8016
Hex#4C2B20
LRV6.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 8016
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Mahogany brown
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Lamp Black

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