Black Magic vs Gentle Glow paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Gentle Glow

Black MagicPPGvsGentle GlowPPGΔE 68.3 — Very different colors

Both are PPG colors. Black Magic reads as grey, while Gentle Glow reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 77 vs 4, Gentle Glow will read as the brighter of the two — a 73-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 68.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Gentle Glow
PPG · PPG1210-2
LRV77.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1210-2
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Black Magic vs Gentle Glow Simulated Comparison

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