Lime Meringue vs Magic Dust
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.
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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.
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.
More Lime Meringue comparisons
See how Lime Meringue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 81 vs 69, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 52, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 30, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 60, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
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Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 43, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 4, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 81 vs 21, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Lime Meringue reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 81 vs 51, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 68), opening up a space where Skimming Stone encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 41, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Lime Meringue reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 31, Lime Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.