Anthracite grey vs Crushed Ice
Where Anthracite grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Crushed Ice is a Sherwin-Williams color. Anthracite grey reads as blue-grey, while Crushed Ice reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Crushed Ice (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Anthracite grey (LRV 8), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 59.3, 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 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Anthracite grey vs Crushed Ice in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Anthracite grey and Crushed Ice 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. Crushed Ice 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. Crushed Ice 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 Crushed Ice will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Anthracite grey would.
Color Details
Anthracite grey vs Crushed Ice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Anthracite grey on one side and Crushed Ice 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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