Delicate White vs Smoky Quartz paint color comparison

Delicate White vs Smoky Quartz

Delicate WhitePPGvsSmoky QuartzPPGΔE 37.2 — Very different colors

Delicate White and Smoky Quartz come from the same PPG collection. Delicate White reads as white, while Smoky Quartz reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 61-point LRV gap — 88 for Delicate White vs 27 for Smoky Quartz — means Delicate White will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 37.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Delicate White
PPG · PPG1001-1
LRV88.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1001-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight
Smoky Quartz
PPG · PPG18-08
LRV27.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG18-08
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium

Delicate White vs Smoky Quartz Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Delicate White on one side and Smoky Quartz on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.