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)?
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
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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