Quartz grey
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Quartz grey remains a staple for RAL Classic designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 26 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#6B665E
LRV
16.62
Quartz grey in Real Rooms
Quartz grey has a low LRV of 16.62 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Quartz grey cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
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@comfort_mebel_taraz
10 House Photos
The way Quartz grey interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
RAL Classic 7039 paint
@stillorgandecor.ie
4 Front Door Photos
A front door in Quartz grey is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
RAL Classic Quartz grey front door paint review
@kommodig_
RAL Classic 7039 front door paint review
@naats.life_landscourt
RAL Classic Quartz grey front door paint
@hofundhejmat
RAL Classic Quartz grey front door
@schilderwerken_angelo_leysen
4 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Quartz grey prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
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@totllar2010
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@dveri_academy_krd
RAL Classic 7039 door
@m.home72
RAL Classic 7039 door color review
@m.home72
2 Kitchen Photos
On kitchen walls, Quartz grey adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
RAL Classic Quartz grey 7039 kitchen backsplash
@yavuzcamdigital
RAL Classic Quartz grey 7039 kitchen
@creativetischlergmbh
Similar Colors
At LRV 34 vs 17, Pearl mouse grey is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 29 vs 17, Stone grey is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Pearl beige reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 17), opening up a space where Quartz grey encloses it.
Complementary Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (22 vs 17) makes Pigeon blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 17 vs 5, Quartz grey is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (17 vs 10) makes Quartz grey the marginally brighter of the two.
A 12-point LRV gap (29 vs 17) makes Pastel blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 11-point LRV gap (17 vs 5) makes Quartz grey the marginally brighter of the two.