Black Magic vs Lemon Meringue

Black Magic and Lemon Meringue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Black Magic belongs to the grey family and Lemon Meringue to the beige family. The 79-point LRV gap — 83 for Lemon Meringue vs 3 for Black Magic — means Lemon Meringue will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Magic leans neutral, Lemon Meringue reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 74.2 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.