Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Smoky Slate |
| SKU | PPG1028-4 |
| Hex | #A1A18F |
| RGB | 161, 161, 143 |
| HSL | 60°, 9%, 60% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Smoky Slate
Smoky Slate sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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 Slate is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Smoky Slate 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 #A1A18F in HSL space. Pair Smoky Slate 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 Slate Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Slate 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 PPG1028-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Slate
The closest Behr equivalent of Smoky Slate is Warm Stone (BXC-10). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Warm Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Slate
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smoky Slate is Oilcloth (CSP-760) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oilcloth swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Slate
The closest Valspar equivalent of Smoky Slate is Sprig of Sage (8004-28D). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Valspar is your counter, order Sprig of Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Sprig of Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Slate
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoky Slate is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Slate and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Slate
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoky Slate is Mossed Thicket (424-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossed Thicket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Slate
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Smoky Slate is Meadowood (DEC777) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meadowood swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Slate
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Smoky Slate. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Slate
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smoky Slate is Lichen (NO. 19) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Slate
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Smoky Slate is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Slate
At Rodda, the closest color to Smoky Slate is Secret Arbor (R068) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Arbor swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Slate
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smoky Slate is Aggregate (C2-956) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aggregate swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Slate
Backdrop has no exact twin of Smoky Slate. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Smoky Slate
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Smoky Slate is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →