Black Magic vs Somber paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Somber

Black MagicPPGvsSomberPPGΔE 53.3 — Very different colors

Black Magic and Somber come from the same PPG collection. Hue-wise, Black Magic belongs to the grey family and Somber to the beige family. The 42-point LRV gap — 46 for Somber vs 4 for Black Magic — means Somber will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 53.3 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
Somber
PPG · PPG1093-4
LRV46.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1093-4
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium

Black Magic vs Somber Simulated Comparison

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