Black Magic vs Golden Straw paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Golden Straw

Black MagicPPGvsGolden StrawPPGΔE 73.3 — Very different colors

Black Magic and Golden Straw come from the same PPG collection. Hue-wise, Black Magic belongs to the grey family and Golden Straw to the beige-yellow family. The 77-point LRV gap — 81 for Golden Straw vs 4 for Black Magic — means Golden Straw will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 73.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Golden Straw
PPG · PPG1213-4
LRV81.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1213-4
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Black Magic vs Golden Straw Simulated Comparison

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