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

Deep Matte Black is the darker of the two. Its swatch, #252726, has a lower relative luminance than High Gloss Black at #474747.

What finishes do Deep Matte Black and High Gloss Black come in?

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

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

Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Deep 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.

Deep Matte Black vs High Gloss Black

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Deep Matte Black (#252726) reads darker than High Gloss Black (#474747), so it holds shadow in the body lines where High Gloss Black lifts them. Deep 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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Deep Matte Black vs High Gloss Black: the differences.

The first difference between Deep Matte Black and High Gloss Black is depth: Deep Matte Black reads darker, so it hides body lines that High Gloss Black shows. The second is the finish: Deep 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

Deep Matte Black est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #252726. 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 Deep 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

Deep Matte Black on real cars.

Nobody has shared a public Deep Matte Black render yet — checked août 2026. Yours could be the first: upload a photo of your car, pick Deep 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.

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Questions

Which is darker, Deep Matte Black or High Gloss Black?: Deep Matte Black is the darker of the two. Its swatch, #252726, has a lower relative luminance than High Gloss Black at #474747.
What finishes do Deep Matte Black and High Gloss Black come in?: Deep Matte Black renders in matte. High Gloss Black renders in gloss.
Can I see Deep Matte Black and High Gloss Black on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Deep 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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