Which is darker, Satin Dark Basalt or Satin Metallic Purple?

Neither, really. Satin Dark Basalt (#171614) and Satin Metallic Purple (#24171E) have almost the same relative luminance, so they read at the same level of darkness and differ in hue and finish instead.

What finishes do Satin Dark Basalt and Satin Metallic Purple come in?

Satin Dark Basalt renders in satin. Satin Metallic Purple renders in metallic.

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

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

Satin Dark Basalt vs Satin Metallic Purple

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Satin Dark Basalt (#171614) and Satin Metallic Purple (#24171E) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Satin Dark Basalt comes in satin; Satin Metallic Purple in metallic. 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 Dark Basalt vs Satin Metallic Purple: the differences.

The differences between Satin Dark Basalt and Satin Metallic Purple are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. The second is the finish: Satin Dark Basalt is offered in satin, Satin Metallic Purple in metallic. 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 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.

Satin Metallic Purple est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #24171E. Il se rend en finition métallisé — 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 Metallic Purple est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

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.

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Renders

Satin Metallic Purple on real cars.

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

All Satin Metallic Purple renders →

Questions

Which is darker, Satin Dark Basalt or Satin Metallic Purple?: Neither, really. Satin Dark Basalt (#171614) and Satin Metallic Purple (#24171E) have almost the same relative luminance, so they read at the same level of darkness and differ in hue and finish instead.
What finishes do Satin Dark Basalt and Satin Metallic Purple come in?: Satin Dark Basalt renders in satin. Satin Metallic Purple renders in metallic.
Can I see Satin Dark Basalt and Satin Metallic Purple on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Satin Dark Basalt, then Satin Metallic Purple, 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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