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Smoky Quartz
Glidden · PPG18-08
Smoky Quartz is a saturated, neutral, dusty violet purple with a mauve undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a quiet, contemplative space or walk-in closet. Pair it with light woods or black accents.
- Hex
- #A18A8Dpublished
- LRV
- 27.68derived
- Status
- Current
Published digital swatch. Estimated from digital swatch.
Compared with CIEDE2000
Closest matches in other brands
One closest active color per manufacturer
12 closest brand matches loaded.
Smoky QuartzPPG · PPG18-08ΔE 0.00indistinguishableLRV 27Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Mulberry WineBenjamin Moore · 1251ΔE 0.85indistinguishableLRV 27.95Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Mellow MauveValspar · 1004-7CΔE 2.24very closeLRV 27.01The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Rosaline PearlSherwin-Williams · SW 9077ΔE 2.29very closeLRV 27.23Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Silvered PurpleDutch Boy · 446-4DBΔE 2.56very closeLRV 29The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Ash HollowDunn-Edwards · DE6046ΔE 3.24very closeLRV 28The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Blackberry MochaBehr · 120F-4ΔE 3.34very closeLRV 27Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Handsome PlumHGTV Home · HGSW3404ΔE 4.16closeLRV 29The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Sulking Room PinkFarrow & Ball · No.295ΔE 4.65closeLRV 29.35The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Pashmina PlumMagnolia Home · JG-100ΔE 7.12noticeably differentLRV 23.56The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
JAWBREAKERBackdrop · JAWBREAKERΔE 7.16noticeably differentLRV 35.32The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 99% sampling confidence.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Cosmic VibesClare · Cosmic VibesΔE 10.59differentLRV 23.56The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 98% sampling confidence.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.