Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Smoky Quartz |
| SKU | PPG18-08 |
| Hex | #A18A8D |
| RGB | 161, 138, 141 |
| HSL | 352°, 11%, 59% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Glidden Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Smoky Quartz is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Smoky Quartz within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A18A8D in HSL space. Pair Smoky Quartz with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Smoky Quartz Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Quartz from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Quartz is Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosaline Pearl swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Behr's nearest match is Cameo Rose (PPU17-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Quartz without repainting risk. See the full Cameo Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Smoky Quartz is Mulberry Wine (1251). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Mulberry Wine and you'll get the same color. See the full Mulberry Wine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
At Valspar, the closest color to Smoky Quartz is Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoky Quartz is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Quartz and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoky Quartz is Silvered Purple (446-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Smoky Quartz. The nearest is Cocoa Berrie (HGSW 3024) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cocoa Berrie swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Ashen Plum (DE6396), is clearly different (ΔE 5.04). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Ashen Plum swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 7.28). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Smoky Quartz. The nearest is Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Lover's Tryst (0099), is clearly different (ΔE 5.17). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Lover's Tryst swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Bush Buck (0141), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
At Rodda, the closest color to Smoky Quartz is Reimagined (R116) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reimagined swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Rickshaw (C2-825), is clearly different (ΔE 9.33). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Rickshaw swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 13.68). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 5.91). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 17.45). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 12.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 10.29). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Quartz
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Quartz — the nearest deck color, Bush Buck (0141), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG18-08 instead. See the full Bush Buck swatch →