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Glidden Smoky Quartz

PPG18-08 · #A18A8D · LRV 27.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Smoky Quartz is a 99% match

Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) is a dark pink from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 27.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Smoky Quartz (99% match).

Compare Smoky Quartz with other brands

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LRV

27.7 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG18-08

HEX

#A18A8D

RGB

161, 138, 141

HSL

352°, 11%, 59%

Family

Pinks

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Smoky Quartz in other brands?

PPG: Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Muskoka Dusk (CC-6), 98%; Valspar: Mellow Mauve (1004-7C), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Plumville (DE6012), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Autumn Orchid (HGSW9157), 91%; Behr: Gothic Purple (N110-4), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink (No. 295), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.