Breton Blue vs Black Magic
Breton Blue is a Dulux color while Black Magic comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Breton Blue belongs to the blue family and Black Magic to the grey family. At LRV 10 vs 3, Breton Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Breton Blue's cool character against Black Magic's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Breton Blue vs Black Magic in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Breton Blue and Black Magic in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Breton Blue has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Breton Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Breton Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Breton Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Breton Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Breton Blue vs Black Magic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Breton Blue on one side and Black Magic 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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