Magic Dust vs Mellow Mood

Both from PPG's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Mellow Mood (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Magic Dust (LRV 21), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 27.2, 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.