Black Magic vs Stony Creek paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Stony Creek

Black MagicPPGvsStony CreekPPGΔE 41.0 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Black Magic reads as grey, while Stony Creek reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Stony Creek (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Black Magic (LRV 4), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 41.0, 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.

Color Details

Black Magic
PPG · PPG1001-7
LRV4.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1001-7
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessDark
Stony Creek
PPG · PPG1097-5
LRV32.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1097-5
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium

Black Magic vs Stony Creek Simulated Comparison

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