Ultramarine blue vs Lamp Black

RAL Classic
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Little Greene

Ultramarine blue (RAL Classic) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. The 5-point LRV gap — 7 for Ultramarine blue vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Ultramarine blue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 43.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Ultramarine 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 43.5Very different colors

Color Details

Ultramarine blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5002
Hex#00387A
LRV7.4
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5002
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Ultramarine blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Lamp Black

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