Glidden Smoky Quartz
PPG18-08 · #A18A8D · LRV ~27.7
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Smoky Quartz (~99% proximity)Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) is a dark pink from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Smoky Quartz (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Smoky Quartz in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
27.7 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG18-08
HEX
#A18A8D
RGB
161, 138, 141
HSL
352°, 11%, 59%
Family
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Smoky Quartz FAQ
What undertone does Smoky Quartz have?
Smoky Quartz has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark pink, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Smoky Quartz?
Smoky Quartz has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Smoky Quartz in other brands?
PPG: Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Muskoka Dusk (CC-6), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Mellow Mauve (1004-7C), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Plumville (DE6012), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Autumn Orchid (HGSW9157), ~91% proximity; Behr: Gothic Purple (N110-4), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink (No. 295), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Smoky Quartz?
The HEX code of Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) is #A18A8D, RGB 161, 138, 141. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.