PPG Paints Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) Paint Color

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.

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.