Autumn Fern vs Magic Dust

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Autumn Fern belongs to the beige-greige family and Magic Dust to the grey family. Magic Dust (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Autumn Fern (LRV 16), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.4, 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.