Black Magic vs Vanilla Wafer paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Vanilla Wafer

Black MagicPPGvsVanilla WaferPPGΔE 66.8 — Very different colors

Both are PPG colors. Black Magic reads as grey, while Vanilla Wafer reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 81 vs 4, Vanilla Wafer will read as the brighter of the two — a 77-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 66.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Vanilla Wafer
PPG · PPG1204-2
LRV81.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1204-2
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Black Magic vs Vanilla Wafer Simulated Comparison

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