Which is darker, Satin Black or Satin Dark Basalt?

Satin Dark Basalt is the darker of the two. Its swatch, #171614, has a lower relative luminance than Satin Black at #353535.

What finishes do Satin Black and Satin Dark Basalt come in?

Both are satin films — the sheen belongs to the film itself, so there is no separate finish to choose.

Can I see Satin Black and Satin Dark Basalt on my own car?

Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Satin Black, then Satin Dark Basalt, and you get a photoreal render of each on your own car to compare side by side. Free, no account needed.

Satin Black vs Satin Dark Basalt

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Satin Dark Basalt (#171614) reads darker than Satin Black (#353535), so it holds shadow in the body lines where Satin Black lifts them. Both films carry a satin finish, so the choice is purely the colour. Body shape, paint condition and the light you shoot in move both colours further than a swatch chip suggests. Seeing them on your own car settles it, free, in a couple of minutes.

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Satin Black vs Satin Dark Basalt: the differences.

The first difference between Satin Black and Satin Dark Basalt is depth: Satin Dark Basalt reads darker, so it hides body lines that Satin Black shows. The second is not the finish: both are satin films, so the sheen is a separate decision from the colour. Low light, curved panels and your own trim decide the rest, and none of that shows up on a swatch. Render both on your car and compare them there.

Side by side

Satin Black est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #353535. Il se rend en finition satiné — la brillance appartient au film lui-même, il n'y a donc pas de finition séparée à choisir. La forme de la carrosserie, son état et la lumière dans laquelle tu photographies changent tout, donc le seul aperçu honnête de Satin Black est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Satin Dark Basalt est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #171614. Il se rend en finition satiné — la brillance appartient au film lui-même, il n'y a donc pas de finition séparée à choisir. La forme de la carrosserie, son état et la lumière dans laquelle tu photographies changent tout, donc le seul aperçu honnête de Satin Dark Basalt est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Renders

Satin Black on real cars.

Nobody has shared a public Satin Black render yet — checked août 2026. Yours could be the first: upload a photo of your car, pick Satin Black, and a photoreal render comes back in minutes.

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Renders

Satin Dark Basalt on real cars.

Nobody has shared a public Satin Dark Basalt render yet — checked août 2026. Yours could be the first: upload a photo of your car, pick Satin Dark Basalt, and a photoreal render comes back in minutes.

All Satin Dark Basalt renders →

Questions

Which is darker, Satin Black or Satin Dark Basalt?: Satin Dark Basalt is the darker of the two. Its swatch, #171614, has a lower relative luminance than Satin Black at #353535.
What finishes do Satin Black and Satin Dark Basalt come in?: Both are satin films — the sheen belongs to the film itself, so there is no separate finish to choose.
Can I see Satin Black and Satin Dark Basalt on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Satin Black, then Satin Dark Basalt, and you get a photoreal render of each on your own car to compare side by side. Free, no account needed.

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