Hippopotamus vs Magic Dust

Both from PPG's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Hippopotamus (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Magic Dust (LRV 21), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 18.6, 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.