Magic Potion vs Humble Yellow

Magic PotionBenjamin MoorevsHumble YellowJotunΔE 17.4Distinct difference

Magic Potion is a Benjamin Moore color while Humble Yellow comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Magic Potion belongs to the grey family and Humble Yellow to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 57 vs 40, Humble Yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 17.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Magic Potion
Benjamin Moore · 1250
Hex#BDA7A8
LRV40.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1250
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Magic Potion vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Magic Potion on one side and Humble Yellow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Magic Potion comparisons

See how Magic Potion stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Magic Potion
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Magic Potion
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Magic Potion
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Magic Potion is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Magic Potion
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Magic Potion
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Magic Potion reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Magic Potion
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Magic Potion
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Magic Potion
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Magic Potion reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Magic Potion
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Magic Potion
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Magic Potion
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Magic Potion is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Magic Potion
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Magic Potion reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Magic Potion
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Magic Potion is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Magic Potion
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Magic Potion reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Magic Potion
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Magic Potion is the lighter choice

Piazza
Magic Potion
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Magic Potion
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Magic Potion reads slightly lighter

Senses
Magic Potion
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Magic Potion
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Magic Potion is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Magic Potion
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Antique White
Magic Potion
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Magic Potion
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Magic Potion reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Magic Potion
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Magic Potion reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Magic Potion
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Magic Potion is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Magic Potion
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Magic Potion
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Magic Potion reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Magic Potion
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Magic Potion
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Magic Potion
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Magic Potion
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Magic Potion is the lighter choice