Lime Meringue vs Magic Dust paint color comparison

Lime Meringue vs Magic Dust

Lime MeringuePPGvsMagic DustPPGΔE 43.2 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Lime Meringue belongs to the yellow family and Magic Dust to the grey family. Lime Meringue (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Magic Dust (LRV 21), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 43.2, 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

Lime Meringue
PPG · PPG1222-1
LRV81.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1222-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight
Magic Dust
PPG · PPG13-24
LRV21.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG13-24
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessDark

Lime Meringue vs Magic Dust Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime Meringue on one side and Magic Dust 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.