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PPG Paints Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4)
Hex Color Code: #A1A18F
RGB Color Code: RGB(161, 161, 143)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 11.2%, 36.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral






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About Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4)?

Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) is #A1A18F, and the RGB color code is RGB(161, 161, 143).

In the RGB color model, Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) has a red value of 161, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 11.2% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.



Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) is cool or warm?

The color Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4)? (For interior and product design)

Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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 Slate (PPG1028-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) 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 35 puts PPG Paints Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) 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 Slate (PPG1028-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(161, 161, 143)
Red
161 (63.1%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
11.18%
Key
36.86%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 8.7 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
8.74 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 88, 70)
Red
52 (20.2%)
Yellow
88 (34.4%)
Blue
70 (27.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
11.18 %.
Brightness / Value
63.14 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 56.08 %

B: 36.86 %

XYZ

X : 32.4

Y : 35.05

Z : 31.04

YXY

Y1 : 35.05

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 36.86%

M : 36.86%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 35 %

Munsell Color System

4.6GY 6.4/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 65.79

A : -3.25

B : 9.38

CIE-Lch

L : 65.79

C : 9.93

H : 109.12

CIE-Luv

L : 65.79

U : 0.99

V : 13.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.2

A : -5.92

B : 10.35






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) (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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)
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Quick Silver
ΔE - 8.75 (91.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to Pantone PMS


#A69F88
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


RAL Design


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
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RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)




Paint similar to Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
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Battle Harbor (DE 6257)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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Fairbank Green (DE 6250)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to Valspar


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Green Turquoise (8004-26D)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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Gray Silt (6002-1C)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to Sherwin Williams


#9A9883
Green Earth (SW 7748)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
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Downing Stone (SW 2821)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to Benjamin Moore


#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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Chateau (CSP-140)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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Rockport Gray (HC-105)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) to Behr


#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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Roadside (MQ2-52)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


View more PPG Paints Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) - #A1A18F color palettes and coordinating colors



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.

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.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



A1A18F
Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4)

8F8FA1
Manatee*


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 Slate (PPG1028-4) - #A1A18F?

Color that best contrast with PPG Paints Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) - #A1A18F is #8F8FA1, color name is Manatee*
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 Slate (PPG1028-4) - #A1A18F?

Complementary or Opposite color for PPG Paints Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) - #A1A18F is #8F8FA1, color name is Manatee*.





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