Black Magic vs Piedmont

Black Magic and Piedmont come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Black Magic belongs to the grey family and Piedmont to the green-grey family. The 57-point LRV gap — 60 for Piedmont vs 3 for Black Magic — means Piedmont will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Magic leans neutral, Piedmont reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.6 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.