Cannon Ball vs Anthracite grey
Where Cannon Ball belongs to Dulux's range, Anthracite grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Cannon Ball belongs to the grey family and Anthracite grey to the blue-grey family. Cannon Ball (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Anthracite grey (LRV 8), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cannon Ball vs Anthracite grey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Cannon Ball 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Cannon Ball vs Anthracite grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cannon Ball 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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