Which is darker, Gloss Ember Black or Satin Black?

Gloss Ember Black is the darker of the two. Its swatch, #22171E, has a lower relative luminance than Satin Black at #3F3F3F.

What finishes do Gloss Ember Black and Satin Black come in?

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

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

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

Gloss Ember Black vs Satin Black

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Gloss Ember Black (#22171E) reads darker than Satin Black (#3F3F3F), so it holds shadow in the body lines where Satin Black lifts them. Gloss Ember Black comes in gloss; Satin Black 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 Ember Black vs Satin Black: the differences.

The first difference between Gloss Ember Black and Satin Black is depth: Gloss Ember Black reads darker, so it hides body lines that Satin Black shows. The second is the finish: Gloss Ember Black is offered in gloss, Satin Black 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 Ember Black est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #22171E. 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 Ember Black est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Satin Black est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #3F3F3F. 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 Black est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Renders

Gloss Ember Black on real cars.

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

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Renders

Satin Black on real cars.

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

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Questions

Which is darker, Gloss Ember Black or Satin Black?: Gloss Ember Black is the darker of the two. Its swatch, #22171E, has a lower relative luminance than Satin Black at #3F3F3F.
What finishes do Gloss Ember Black and Satin Black come in?: Gloss Ember Black renders in gloss. Satin Black renders in satin.
Can I see Gloss Ember Black and Satin Black on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Gloss Ember Black, then Satin 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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