Magic Dust vs Safari Green
Both from PPG's palette. Magic Dust reads as grey, while Safari Green reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Safari Green (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Magic Dust (LRV 21), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 36.8, 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 Safari Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Magic Dust on one side and Safari 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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