Black Magic vs Yukon Gold paint color comparison

Black Magic vs Yukon Gold

Black MagicPPGvsYukon GoldPPGΔE 72.4 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Black Magic belongs to the grey family and Yukon Gold to the beige family. Yukon Gold (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Black Magic (LRV 4), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 72.4, 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
Yukon Gold
PPG · PPG1209-4
LRV58.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1209-4
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Black Magic vs Yukon Gold Simulated Comparison

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