Black Magic vs Creamy Custard paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Creamy Custard

Black MagicPPGvsCreamy CustardPPGΔE 68.5 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Black Magic belongs to the grey family and Creamy Custard to the beige family. Creamy Custard (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Black Magic (LRV 4), a difference of 75 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 68.5, 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
Creamy Custard
PPG · PPG1204-3
LRV79.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1204-3
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Black Magic vs Creamy Custard Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Magic on one side and Creamy Custard 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.