Magic Dust vs September Morn

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Magic Dust belongs to the grey family and September Morn to the beige-yellow family. September Morn (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Magic Dust (LRV 21), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.3, 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.