Smoky Day vs Quartz Flint 1
Smoky Day is a Cloverdale Paint color while Quartz Flint 1 comes from Dulux. Smoky Day reads as blue-grey, while Quartz Flint 1 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 31 vs 28, Quartz Flint 1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.7, 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.
Smoky Day vs Quartz Flint 1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Smoky Day and Quartz Flint 1 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Quartz Flint 1 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Smoky Day vs Quartz Flint 1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Day on one side and Quartz Flint 1 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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