Black Magic vs Caramelized Pears

Both from PPG's palette. Black Magic reads as grey, while Caramelized Pears reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Caramelized Pears (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Black Magic (LRV 4), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 62.6, 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.