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Glidden Magic Dust

PPG13-24 · #817C85 · LRV 20.8

Compare with other brands: PPG Magic Dust is a 98% match

Magic Dust (PPG13-24) is a dark cool gray from Glidden with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 20.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Magic Dust (98% match).

Compare Magic Dust with other brands

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LRV

20.8 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG13-24

HEX

#817C85

RGB

129, 124, 133

HSL

273°, 4%, 50%

Family

Grays

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Magic Dust FAQ

What undertone does Magic Dust have?

Magic Dust is a dark cool gray with a subtle violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Magic Dust?

Magic Dust has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Magic Dust in other brands?

PPG: Magic Dust (PPG13-24), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Tempest (AF-590), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Special Gray (SW 6277), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Special Gray (HGSW6277), 94%; Valspar: Nuts and Bolts (8004-46E), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Winding Road (DEFD61), 93%; Behr: Infamous (N540-5), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Magic Dust?

The HEX code of Magic Dust (PPG13-24) is #817C85, RGB 129, 124, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.