Magic Dust vs Mallard Green
Both from PPG's palette. Magic Dust reads as grey, while Mallard Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (21 vs 19), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 37.0, 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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Magic Dust vs Mallard Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Magic Dust on one side and Mallard Green 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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