Black Magic vs Heavy Cream paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Heavy Cream

Black MagicPPGvsHeavy CreamPPGΔE 62.5 — Very different colors

Black Magic and Heavy Cream come from the same PPG collection. Black Magic reads as grey, while Heavy Cream reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 67-point LRV gap — 71 for Heavy Cream vs 4 for Black Magic — means Heavy Cream will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 62.5 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
Heavy Cream
PPG · PPG1098-2
LRV71.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1098-2
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Black Magic vs Heavy Cream Simulated Comparison

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