Charcoal Smoke vs Magic Dust

Both from PPG's palette. Charcoal Smoke reads as green-grey, while Magic Dust reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Magic Dust (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Charcoal Smoke (LRV 7), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 24.5, 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.