I ordered my MKZ with Smoked Quartz based on what it looked like in the website colors. When I saw it at our local auto show I was surprised to see how dark it was, almost black or so it seemed due mainly to lighting. When I actually got the car, depending on the lighting, it isn't as dark as black and does have a bluish tint to it. I haven't had a chance yet to see it clean as we have been having quite a bit of snow but I love the color and think it actually looks quite elegant.