Terra brown vs Lamp Black

RAL Classic
·
Little Greene

Where Terra brown belongs to RAL Classic's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. Terra brown (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Terra 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 17.9Distinct difference

Color Details

Terra brown
RAL Classic · RAL 8028
Hex#513A2A
LRV8.2
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 8028
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Terra brown
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Lamp Black

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