Shaded Stone vs Anthracite grey
Where Shaded Stone belongs to Dulux's range, Anthracite grey is a RAL Classic color. Shaded Stone reads as beige-greige, while Anthracite grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shaded Stone (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Anthracite grey (LRV 8), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 54.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shaded Stone vs Anthracite grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Shaded Stone and Anthracite grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Shaded Stone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Anthracite grey.
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Shaded Stone vs Anthracite grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shaded Stone 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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