Same name, different colors
Black Magic: 2 paint colors share this name.
PPG and Sherwin-Williams each sell a color called Black Magic. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
PPGBlack MagicPPG1001-7 · #414040LRV4LightnessVery DarkUndertoneWarmView PPG PPG1001-7
Sherwin-WilliamsBlack MagicSW 6991 · #323132LRV3LightnessVery DarkUndertoneCoolView Sherwin-Williams SW 6991
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
PPG1001-7 is warmer than SW 6991.
Black Magic · 2 brands
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