Black green vs Black Magic
Black green is a RAL Classic color while Black Magic comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Black green belongs to the blue-green family and Black Magic to the grey family. At LRV 7 vs 3, Black green will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Black green vs Black Magic in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Black green and Black Magic are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Black green gives the walls a little more lift.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Black green gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Black green gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Black green vs Black Magic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black green on one side and Black Magic 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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