PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A18A8D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(161, 138, 141) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 14.3%, 12.4%, 36.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08)?
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) is #A18A8D, and the RGB color code is RGB(161, 138, 141).
In the RGB color model, Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) has a red value of 161, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.3% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.2° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation, and 58.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) has a hue of 352.2° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) is cool or warm?
The color Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08)? (For interior and product design)
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08)
Light Color
Compare LRV 28 of Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 28 puts PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) paint color in the
darker category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(161, 138, 141)
Red
161 (63.1%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.29%
Yellow
12.42%
Key
36.86%
HSL
HSL(352.17deg, 10.9 %, 58.6 %)
Hue
352.17°
Saturation
10.90 %.
Lightness
58.63 %.
RYB
RYB(65, 82, 79)
Red
65 (25.5%)
Yellow
82 (32.3%)
Blue
79 (31.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
352.17°
Saturation
14.29 %.
Brightness / Value
63.14 %.
HWB
H: 352.17°
W: 54.12 %
B: 36.86 %
XYZ
X : 28.59
Y : 27.68
Z : 29.03
YXY
Y1 : 27.68
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 36.86%
M : 45.88%
Y : 44.71%
LRV
~ 27.7 %
Munsell Color System
8R 5.8/1.7
CIE-Lab
L : 59.6
A : 9.18
B : 1.61
CIE-Lch
L : 59.6
C : 9.32
H : 9.93
CIE-Luv
L : 59.6
U : 13.65
V : 0.69
Hunter-Lab
L : 52.61
A : 4.95
B : 4.1
Similar Colors and Paints
Named colors similar to Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) (Paint - PPG Paints)
Here are the colors similar to Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
RAL Design
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Pantone TCX
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Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Classic
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Paint similar to Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) (Paint - PPG Paints)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Sherwin Williams
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) to Sherwin Williams
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) to Benjamin Moore
PPG Paints
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Behr
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Valspar
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) to Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) to Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
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Color Combinations
View more PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) - #A18A8D color palettes and coordinating colors
514143
6D585B
8A6E72
A18A8D
B8A6A9
CEC3C4
E5DFE0
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
9E8AA1
A18A99
A18A8D
A1938A
A19E8A
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
A18A8D
8DA18A
8A8DA1
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
A18A8D
99A18A
8AA19E
928AA1
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
A18A8D
AA9598
B3A1A3
BDADAF
C6B8BA
D0C4C6
D9D0D1
E2DBDC
ECE7E8
F5F3F3
FFFFFF
A18A8D
907C7E
806E70
706062
605254
504546
403738
30292A
201B1C
100D0E
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
A18A8D
Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08)
8AA19E
Morning Sky Blue*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) - #A18A8D?
Color that best contrast with PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) - #A18A8D is #8AA19E,
color name is Morning Sky Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) - #A18A8D?
Complementary or Opposite color for PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) - #A18A8D is #8AA19E,
color name is Morning Sky Blue*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) - #A18A8D Color Images and Patterns
