Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Magic Dust |
| SKU | PPG13-24 |
| Hex | #817D86 |
| RGB | 129, 125, 134 |
| HSL | 267°, 4%, 51% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Magic Dust
With an LRV of 21, Magic Dust is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Magic Dust works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Magic Dust within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #817D86 in HSL space. Pair Magic Dust with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Magic Dust Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Magic Dust from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG13-24 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Magic Dust
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Magic Dust. The nearest is Sensuous Gray (SW 7081) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sensuous Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Magic Dust
At Behr, the closest color to Magic Dust is Warm Embrace (730B-5) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Embrace swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Magic Dust
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Magic Dust is Sea Life (2118-40) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Life swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Magic Dust
Valspar has no exact twin of Magic Dust. The nearest is Nuts and Bolts (8004-46E) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuts and Bolts swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Magic Dust
The closest Glidden equivalent of Magic Dust is Magic Dust (PPG13-24). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Glidden is your counter, order Magic Dust and you'll get the same color. See the full Magic Dust swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Magic Dust
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Magic Dust is Smoldered (444-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoldered swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Magic Dust
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Magic Dust. The nearest is Sensuous Gray (HGSW 3383) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sensuous Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Magic Dust
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Magic Dust is Winding Road (DEFD61) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winding Road swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Magic Dust
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Magic Dust. The nearest is Ocean Frigate (0555) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Frigate swatch →