Smoky Quartz vs Lamp Black

PPG
·
Little Greene

Smoky Quartz (PPG) and Lamp Black (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. The 24-point LRV gap — 27 for Smoky Quartz vs 3 for Lamp Black — means Smoky Quartz will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 41.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Smoky Quartz vs Lamp Black Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 41.9Very different colors

Color Details

Smoky Quartz
PPG · PPG18-08
Hex#a18a8d
LRV27.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG18-08
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Smoky Quartz
Lamp Black
Little Greene · 228
Hex#2e2d2e
LRV2.7
BrandLittle Greene
Number228
UndertonePurple
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Lamp Black

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Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz
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Paper
Smoky Quartz
Paper

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Smoky Quartz
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