Which is darker, Satin Dark Basalt or Satin Obsidian Black?

Neither, really. Satin Dark Basalt (#171614) and Satin Obsidian Black (#0B0B0B) 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 Obsidian Black 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 Dark Basalt and Satin Obsidian Black on my own car?

Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Satin Dark Basalt, then Satin Obsidian Black, 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 Obsidian Black

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Satin Dark Basalt (#171614) and Satin Obsidian Black (#0B0B0B) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. 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 Dark Basalt vs Satin Obsidian Black: the differences.

The differences between Satin Dark Basalt and Satin Obsidian Black are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. 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 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 Obsidian Black est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #0B0B0B. 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 Obsidian Black 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 Obsidian Black on real cars.

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

All Satin Obsidian Black renders →

Questions

Which is darker, Satin Dark Basalt or Satin Obsidian Black?: Neither, really. Satin Dark Basalt (#171614) and Satin Obsidian Black (#0B0B0B) 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 Obsidian Black 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 Dark Basalt and Satin Obsidian Black on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Satin Dark Basalt, then Satin Obsidian Black, 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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