Anthracite grey
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Anthracite grey (RAL 7016) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 15 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#383E42
LRV
8.07
Anthracite grey in Real Rooms
Anthracite grey has a low LRV of 8.07 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Anthracite grey earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Anthracite grey kitchen cabinets
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Anthracite grey kitchen cabinets color review
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RAL 7016 kitchen cabinets paint review
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RAL Classic Anthracite grey RAL 7016 kitchen cabinets
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5 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Anthracite grey rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
RAL 7016 front door inspiration
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RAL 7016 front door paint review
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RAL 7016 front door paint
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RAL Classic Anthracite grey RAL 7016 front door paint
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RAL Classic Anthracite grey RAL 7016 front door
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4 House Photos
When choosing Anthracite grey for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
RAL 7016 garage door color
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RAL 7016 exterior paint review
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RAL Classic Anthracite grey RAL 7016 exterior
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RAL Classic Anthracite grey RAL 7016 garage door
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Anthracite grey in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
RAL Classic Anthracite grey RAL 7016 kitchen splashback
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1 Misc Photo
Observe the use of Anthracite grey on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
RAL Classic Anthracite grey RAL 7016 door
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