Stirabout vs Anthracite grey
Where Stirabout belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Anthracite grey is a RAL Classic color. Stirabout reads as beige-greige, while Anthracite grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Stirabout (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Anthracite grey (LRV 8), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 58.9, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Stirabout vs Anthracite grey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Stirabout 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. Stirabout reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Anthracite grey.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Stirabout reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Anthracite grey.
Color Details
Stirabout vs Anthracite grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stirabout 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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