ColorplanBenjamin Moore Magic Potion (1250) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dressy Rose (SW 6024) and Farrow & Ball Cinder Rose (No.246). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 41.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BDA7A8 |
| RGB | 189, 167, 168 |
| HSL | 357°, 14%, 70% |
About Magic Potion
Magic Potion (1250) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 41, Magic Potion has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Magic Potion's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Frosted Berry (CC-8), it's cooler.
How Magic Potion changes with the light
Magic Potion has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Magic Potion will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Magic Potion will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Magic Potion close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Magic Potion will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Magic Potion in real homes
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Magic Potion equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Perfect Greige (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Mesa Taupe (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Magic Potion questions
What undertone does Magic Potion have?
Magic Potion has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Magic Potion's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Magic Potion a light or dark color?
Magic Potion has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Magic Potion has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Magic Potion in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Graceful Gray PPU18-12 (closest available, ΔE 9.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Magic Potion?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Magic Potion's undertone.
Where does Magic Potion work best?
Magic Potion works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Magic Potion has visible color without darkening a room much.
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