Magic Dust vs Metallic Mist

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Magic Dust belongs to the grey family and Metallic Mist to the greige-grey family. Metallic Mist (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Magic Dust (LRV 21), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.7, 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.