Hearty Hosta vs Magic Dust
Hearty Hosta and Magic Dust come from the same PPG collection. Hearty Hosta reads as green, while Magic Dust reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 23-point LRV gap — 44 for Hearty Hosta vs 21 for Magic Dust — means Hearty Hosta will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 46.3 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.
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Hearty Hosta vs Magic Dust Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hearty Hosta on one side and Magic Dust on the other.
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.
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