Which is darker, Carbon Fiber Anthracite or Gloss Black?

Neither, really. Carbon Fiber Anthracite (#4D4C54) and Gloss Black (#474747) 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 Carbon Fiber Anthracite and Gloss Black come in?

Carbon Fiber Anthracite renders in metallic. Gloss Black renders in gloss.

Can I see Carbon Fiber Anthracite and Gloss Black on my own car?

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

Carbon Fiber Anthracite vs Gloss Black

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Carbon Fiber Anthracite (#4D4C54) and Gloss Black (#474747) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Carbon Fiber Anthracite comes in metallic; Gloss Black in gloss. 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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Carbon Fiber Anthracite vs Gloss Black: the differences.

The differences between Carbon Fiber Anthracite and Gloss Black are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. The second is the finish: Carbon Fiber Anthracite is offered in metallic, Gloss Black in gloss. 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

Carbon Fiber Anthracite est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #4D4C54. 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 Carbon Fiber Anthracite est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Gloss Black est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #474747. Il se rend en finition brillant — 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 Gloss Black est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Renders

Carbon Fiber Anthracite on real cars.

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

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Renders

Gloss Black on real cars.

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

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Questions

Which is darker, Carbon Fiber Anthracite or Gloss Black?: Neither, really. Carbon Fiber Anthracite (#4D4C54) and Gloss Black (#474747) 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 Carbon Fiber Anthracite and Gloss Black come in?: Carbon Fiber Anthracite renders in metallic. Gloss Black renders in gloss.
Can I see Carbon Fiber Anthracite and Gloss Black on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Carbon Fiber Anthracite, then Gloss 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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