Which is darker, Gloss Sterling Silver or Matte Dark Gray?

Neither, really. Gloss Sterling Silver (#636A74) and Matte Dark Gray (#696667) 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 Sterling Silver and Matte Dark Gray come in?

Gloss Sterling Silver renders in metallic. Matte Dark Gray renders in matte.

Can I see Gloss Sterling Silver and Matte Dark Gray on my own car?

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

Gloss Sterling Silver vs Matte Dark Gray

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Gloss Sterling Silver (#636A74) and Matte Dark Gray (#696667) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Gloss Sterling Silver comes in metallic; Matte Dark Gray in matte. 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 Sterling Silver vs Matte Dark Gray: the differences.

The differences between Gloss Sterling Silver and Matte Dark Gray are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. The second is the finish: Gloss Sterling Silver is offered in metallic, Matte Dark Gray in matte. 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 Sterling Silver est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #636A74. 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 Gloss Sterling Silver est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Matte Dark Gray est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #696667. 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 Matte Dark Gray est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Renders

Gloss Sterling Silver on real cars.

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

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Renders

Matte Dark Gray on real cars.

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

All Matte Dark Gray renders →

Questions

Which is darker, Gloss Sterling Silver or Matte Dark Gray?: Neither, really. Gloss Sterling Silver (#636A74) and Matte Dark Gray (#696667) 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 Sterling Silver and Matte Dark Gray come in?: Gloss Sterling Silver renders in metallic. Matte Dark Gray renders in matte.
Can I see Gloss Sterling Silver and Matte Dark Gray on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Gloss Sterling Silver, then Matte Dark Gray, 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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