Magic Dust 13-24 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #817C85, 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.
Ref. #817C85 · 13-24
Magic Dust
21%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Magic Dust Technical Profile
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Magic Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Magic Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMagic Dust
Very similar
Benjamin MooreTempest
Tempest
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Warm Embrace
Behr
Very similar
Special Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Warrior
Kilz
Very similar
Night on the Moors
Valspar
Very similar
Smoldered
Dutch Boy
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Winding Road
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Girgitta
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ocean Frigate
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Magic Dust
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Magic Dust.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Magic Dust in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Magic Dust's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.