Licorice vs Lamp Black
Where Licorice belongs to Tikkurila's range, Lamp Black is a Little Greene color. Licorice (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Lamp Black (LRV 3), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Licorice vs Lamp Black Color Comparison
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.
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Licorice vs Lamp Black in Real Spaces
Seeing Licorice and Lamp Black in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Licorice reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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