Cast Iron vs Anthracite grey
Cast Iron is a Cloverdale Paint color while Anthracite grey comes from RAL Classic. Hue-wise, Cast Iron belongs to the grey family and Anthracite grey to the blue-grey family. At LRV 8 vs 5, Anthracite grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cast Iron vs Anthracite grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Cast Iron and Anthracite grey are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Anthracite grey gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Cast Iron vs Anthracite grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cast Iron on one side and Anthracite grey on the other.
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.
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