Magic Potion vs Mauve Desert
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Magic Potion (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Mauve Desert (LRV 38), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Magic Potion runs warm while Mauve Desert is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Magic Potion vs Mauve Desert Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Magic Potion on one side and Mauve Desert on the other.
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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