Magic Dust vs Tidal Foam
Magic Dust and Tidal Foam come from the same PPG collection. Magic Dust reads as grey, while Tidal Foam reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 57-point LRV gap — 78 for Tidal Foam vs 21 for Magic Dust — means Tidal Foam will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 40.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Tidal Foam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Magic Dust on one side and Tidal Foam 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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