Vermilion vs Lamp Black

RAL Classic
·
Little Greene

Vermilion (RAL Classic) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. The 14-point LRV gap — 16 for Vermilion vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Vermilion will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 72.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Vermilion 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 72.6Very different colors

Color Details

Vermilion
RAL Classic · RAL 2002
Hex#BF3922
LRV16.3
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 2002
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Vermilion
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Lamp Black

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