Black Magic vs Little Bear

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Black Magic belongs to the grey family and Little Bear to the beige-pink family. Little Bear (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than Black Magic (LRV 4), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.9, 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.