Magic Dust 13-24 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #817C85, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tempest from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #817C85 · 13-24
Magic Dust
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Magic Dust Technical Profile
HEX Code#817C85
RGB129, 124, 133
Estimated LRV20.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Magic Dust
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Magic Dust
#817C85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Magic Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Magic Dust Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Magic Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Magic Dust have?
Magic Dust by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Magic Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Magic Dust are Tempest by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Warm Embrace by Behr (a very close match), Special Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Magic Dust's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Magic Dust?
Magic Dust has a estimated lightness value of 20.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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