Laurel vs Anthracite grey
Where Laurel belongs to Jotun's range, Anthracite grey is a RAL Classic color. Laurel reads as greige-grey, while Anthracite grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Laurel (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Anthracite grey (LRV 8), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 47.6, 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 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Laurel vs Anthracite grey in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Laurel 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. Laurel reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Anthracite grey.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Laurel reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Anthracite grey.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Laurel will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Anthracite grey would.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Laurel reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Anthracite grey.
Color Details
Laurel vs Anthracite grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Laurel 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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