After The Storm vs Magic Dust

Both from PPG's palette. After The Storm reads as blue-grey, while Magic Dust reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. After The Storm (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Magic Dust (LRV 21), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.