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PPG Smoky Quartz

PPG18-08 · #9F898C · LRV 27.2

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

Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) is a dark pink from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 27.2 (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 Glidden Smoky Quartz (99% match).

Compare Smoky Quartz with other brands

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LRV

27.2 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG18-08

HEX

#9F898C

RGB

159, 137, 140

HSL

352°, 10%, 58%

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 27.2 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?

Glidden: Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Mulberry Wine (1251), 97%; Valspar: Sunrise Over Tahiti (8004-2D), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Coquina (SW 9158), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Plumville (DE6012), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Autumn Orchid (HGSW9157), 92%; Behr: Gothic Purple (N110-4), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink (No. 295), 87%. 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 #9F898C, RGB 159, 137, 140. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.