PPG Smoky Slate PPG1028-4: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 35

Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) is a mid-tone yellow from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 35.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Smoky Slate (99% match).

Compare Smoky Slate with other brands

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LRV

35.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1028-4

HEX

#A1A190

RGB

161, 161, 144

HSL

60°, 8%, 60%

Family

Yellows

Colors similar to Smoky Slate in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Wandering Willow PPG · PPG1031-3 · LRV 39

Aldabra PPG · PPG14-28 · LRV 36

Edamame PPG · PPG1030-4 · LRV 34

Scottish Moor PPG · PPG11-20 · LRV 40

Green Tea Leaf PPG · PPG1128-5 · LRV 31

Stonehenge Greige PPG · PPG1024-5 · LRV 34

Olive It PPG · PPG1032-3 · LRV 41

Farm Fresh PPG · PPG1129-5 · LRV 31

Smoky Slate FAQ

What undertone does Smoky Slate have?

Smoky Slate has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow. 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 Slate?

Smoky Slate has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

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

Glidden: Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), 99%; Valspar: Sprig of Sage (8004-28D), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Whale Watching (DET512), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Frosted Fern (SW 9648), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Oil Cloth (CSP-760), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Lichen (No. 19), 94%; Behr: Jungle Camouflage (N350-4), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Coastal Plain (HGSW6192), 94%. 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 Slate?

The HEX code of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) is #A1A190, RGB 161, 161, 144. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.