Which is darker, Arctic Borealis or Matte Tempest Blue?

Neither, really. Arctic Borealis (#033E35) and Matte Tempest Blue (#262C42) 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 Arctic Borealis and Matte Tempest Blue come in?

Arctic Borealis renders in iridescent. Matte Tempest Blue renders in metallic.

Can I see Arctic Borealis and Matte Tempest Blue on my own car?

Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Arctic Borealis, then Matte Tempest Blue, and you get a photoreal render of each on your own car to compare side by side. Free, no account needed.

Arctic Borealis vs Matte Tempest Blue

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Arctic Borealis (#033E35) and Matte Tempest Blue (#262C42) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Arctic Borealis comes in iridescent; Matte Tempest Blue in metallic. 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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Arctic Borealis vs Matte Tempest Blue: the differences.

The differences between Arctic Borealis and Matte Tempest Blue are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. The second is the finish: Arctic Borealis is offered in iridescent, Matte Tempest Blue in metallic. 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

Arctic Borealis est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #033E35. Il se rend en finition irisé — 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 Arctic Borealis est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Matte Tempest Blue est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #262C42. 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 Matte Tempest Blue est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Renders

Arctic Borealis on real cars.

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

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Renders

Matte Tempest Blue on real cars.

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

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Questions

Which is darker, Arctic Borealis or Matte Tempest Blue?: Neither, really. Arctic Borealis (#033E35) and Matte Tempest Blue (#262C42) 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 Arctic Borealis and Matte Tempest Blue come in?: Arctic Borealis renders in iridescent. Matte Tempest Blue renders in metallic.
Can I see Arctic Borealis and Matte Tempest Blue on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Arctic Borealis, then Matte Tempest Blue, 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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