Ref. #6C6960 · 7039
Quartz Grey
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Quartz Grey Technical Profile
What color is Quartz Grey? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6C6960. Colors similar to Quartz Grey include Valspar Falcon's Plume, Hirshfield's King Fischer, Vista Paint King Fischer. Quartz Grey has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Quartz Grey creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Quartz Grey pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Quartz Grey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Falcon's Plume
Valspar
Nearly identical
King Fischer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
King Fischer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Copper Prl over Victoria Green
MPC
Nearly identical
Thunderous
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deep Creek
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Naturalism
Behr
Very similar
Underground
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Quartz Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quartz Grey
#6C6960
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C9966
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quartz Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quartz Grey Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Quartz Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Quartz Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quartz Grey have?
Quartz Grey by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Quartz Grey from other brands?
The closest matches are Falcon's Plume by Valspar (#6B675C), King Fischer by Hirshfield's (#6E6A5E), King Fischer by Vista Paint (#6E6B5F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Quartz Grey?
Quartz Grey has an LRV of 14.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Quartz Grey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.