Magic Dust vs Playing Possum paint color comparison

Magic Dust vs Playing Possum

Magic DustPPGvsPlaying PossumPPGΔE 11.8 — Distinct difference

Both are PPG colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 31 vs 21, Playing Possum will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 11.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Magic Dust
PPG · PPG13-24
LRV21.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG13-24
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessDark
Playing Possum
PPG · PPG0997-5
LRV31.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0997-5
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium

Magic Dust vs Playing Possum Simulated Comparison

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