Which is darker, Dead Matte Black or High Gloss Black?

Neither, really. Dead Matte Black (#464646) and High 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 Dead Matte Black and High Gloss Black come in?

Dead Matte Black renders in matte. High Gloss Black renders in gloss.

Can I see Dead Matte Black and High Gloss Black on my own car?

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

Dead Matte Black vs High Gloss Black

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Dead Matte Black (#464646) and High Gloss Black (#474747) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Dead Matte Black comes in matte; High 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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Dead Matte Black vs High Gloss Black: the differences.

The differences between Dead Matte Black and High Gloss Black are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. The second is the finish: Dead Matte Black is offered in matte, High 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

Dead Matte Black est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #464646. Il se rend en finition mat — 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 Dead Matte Black est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

High 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 High Gloss Black est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Renders

Dead Matte Black on real cars.

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

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Renders

High Gloss Black on real cars.

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

All High Gloss Black renders →

Questions

Which is darker, Dead Matte Black or High Gloss Black?: Neither, really. Dead Matte Black (#464646) and High 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 Dead Matte Black and High Gloss Black come in?: Dead Matte Black renders in matte. High Gloss Black renders in gloss.
Can I see Dead Matte Black and High Gloss Black on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Dead Matte Black, then High 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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