Black Magic vs Ammonite

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

Black Magic (PPG) and Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. The 65-point LRV gap — 69 for Ammonite vs 4 for Black Magic — means Ammonite will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 59.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Black Magic vs Ammonite Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 59.5Very different colors

Color Details

Black Magic
PPG · PPG1001-7
Hex#414040
LRV4.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1001-7
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball · 274
Hex#ddd8cf
LRV68.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number274
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
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Black Magic
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Black Magic
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Black Magic
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Black Magic
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Black Magic
Lamp Black

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Black Magic
Washed Linen

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Black Magic
Tea with Florence

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Thames Fog
Black Magic
Thames Fog

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Black Magic
Ocean Abyss

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Black Magic
Classic Silver

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Black Magic
Teton Blue

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Black Magic
RAL 110-2

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Black Magic
RAL 110-1

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Paper
Black Magic
Paper

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Passageway
Black Magic
Passageway

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