Anthracite grey vs Dark Night
Where Anthracite grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Dark Night is a Sherwin-Williams color. Anthracite grey reads as blue-grey, while Dark Night reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Anthracite grey (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Night (LRV 4), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.0 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.
Anthracite grey vs Dark Night in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Anthracite grey and Dark Night 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.
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. Anthracite grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Anthracite grey gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Anthracite grey vs Dark Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Anthracite grey on one side and Dark Night 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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