Black Magic vs Copper River paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Copper River

Black MagicPPGvsCopper RiverPPGΔE 66.1 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Black Magic belongs to the grey family and Copper River to the beige family. Copper River (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Black Magic (LRV 4), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 66.1, 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.

Color Details

Black Magic
PPG · PPG1001-7
LRV4.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1001-7
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessDark
Copper River
PPG · PPG1196-5
LRV45.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1196-5
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium

Black Magic vs Copper River Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Magic on one side and Copper River on the other.

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.