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.