Which is darker, Gloss Black or Satin Thundercloud?

Neither, really. Gloss Black (#474747) and Satin Thundercloud (#2F3F4F) 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 Gloss Black and Satin Thundercloud come in?

Gloss Black renders in gloss. Satin Thundercloud renders in satin.

Can I see Gloss Black and Satin Thundercloud on my own car?

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

Gloss Black vs Satin Thundercloud

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Gloss Black (#474747) and Satin Thundercloud (#2F3F4F) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Gloss Black comes in gloss; Satin Thundercloud in satin. 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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Gloss Black vs Satin Thundercloud: the differences.

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

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.

Satin Thundercloud est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #2F3F4F. 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 Thundercloud est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

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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Renders

Satin Thundercloud on real cars.

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

All Satin Thundercloud renders →

Questions

Which is darker, Gloss Black or Satin Thundercloud?: Neither, really. Gloss Black (#474747) and Satin Thundercloud (#2F3F4F) 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 Gloss Black and Satin Thundercloud come in?: Gloss Black renders in gloss. Satin Thundercloud renders in satin.
Can I see Gloss Black and Satin Thundercloud on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Gloss Black, then Satin Thundercloud, 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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