Quartz grey vs Antique White

RAL Classic
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Jotun

Quartz grey (RAL Classic) and Antique White (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. The 40-point LRV gap — 56 for Antique White vs 17 for Quartz grey — means Antique White will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 36.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Quartz grey vs Antique White 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 36.5Very different colors

Color Details

Quartz grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7039
Hex#6B665E
LRV16.6
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7039
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Quartz grey
Antique White
Jotun · 1016
Hex#cdc5b5
LRV56.1
BrandJotun
Number1016
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
View Antique White

Quartz grey vs Antique White in Real Spaces

Seeing Quartz grey and Antique White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Antique White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Quartz grey
RAL 7039 paint

@stillorgandecor.ie

Antique White
Jotun Blek Sand exterior paint

@bookgrannasbygger

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Antique White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Quartz grey
RAL 7039 kitchen cabinets inspiration

@comfort_mebel_taraz

Antique White
Jotun Blek Sand kitchen cabinets makeover

@ceciliadenise

More Quartz grey comparisons

See how Quartz grey stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

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Quartz grey
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Quartz grey
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Quartz grey
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Quartz grey
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Vintage Vogue
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Pale Green
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Pale Green

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Quartz grey
Black grey

Quartz grey reads lighter

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Quartz grey
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Quartz grey
Windmill Lane

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Quartz grey
Senses

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Lamp Black
Quartz grey
Lamp Black

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Washed Linen
Quartz grey
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Tea with Florence
Quartz grey
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Quartz grey
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Classic Silver
Quartz grey
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Teton Blue
Quartz grey
Teton Blue

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Quartz grey
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RAL 110-1
Quartz grey
RAL 110-1

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RAL 180-1
Quartz grey
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S 8000-N
Quartz grey
S 8000-N

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S 0500-N
Quartz grey
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Light vs dark contrast

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S 0502-Y
Quartz grey
S 0502-Y

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