Smoky Quartz vs Thin Ice paint color comparison

Smoky Quartz vs Thin Ice

Smoky QuartzPPGvsThin IcePPGΔE 29.8 — Very different colors

Both are PPG colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 70 vs 27, Thin Ice will read as the brighter of the two — a 43-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 29.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Smoky Quartz
PPG · PPG18-08
LRV27.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG18-08
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium
Thin Ice
PPG · PPG1001-3
LRV70.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1001-3
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Smoky Quartz vs Thin Ice Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Quartz on one side and Thin Ice 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.