Magic Dust vs Scarborough paint color comparison

Magic Dust vs Scarborough

Magic DustPPGvsScarboroughPPGΔE 13.1 — Distinct difference

Both from PPG's palette. Magic Dust reads as grey, while Scarborough reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Scarborough (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Magic Dust (LRV 21), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.1, 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.

Color Details

Magic Dust
PPG · PPG13-24
LRV21.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG13-24
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessDark
Scarborough
PPG · PPG1145-5
LRV27.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1145-5
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium

Magic Dust vs Scarborough Simulated Comparison

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