Gargoyle vs Quartz grey
Gargoyle is a Cloverdale Paint color while Quartz grey comes from RAL Classic. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 17 vs 11, Quartz grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gargoyle vs Quartz grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Gargoyle and Quartz grey are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Quartz grey gives the walls a little more lift.
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Gargoyle vs Quartz grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gargoyle on one side and Quartz grey on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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