Which is darker, Matte Dark Gray or Super Gloss Sappan Red?

Neither, really. Matte Dark Gray (#696667) and Super Gloss Sappan Red (#8C605B) 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 Matte Dark Gray and Super Gloss Sappan Red come in?

Matte Dark Gray renders in matte. Super Gloss Sappan Red renders in gloss.

Can I see Matte Dark Gray and Super Gloss Sappan Red on my own car?

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

Matte Dark Gray vs Super Gloss Sappan Red

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Matte Dark Gray (#696667) and Super Gloss Sappan Red (#8C605B) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Matte Dark Gray comes in matte; Super Gloss Sappan Red 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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Matte Dark Gray vs Super Gloss Sappan Red: the differences.

The differences between Matte Dark Gray and Super Gloss Sappan Red are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. The second is the finish: Matte Dark Gray is offered in matte, Super Gloss Sappan Red 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

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.

Super Gloss Sappan Red est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #8C605B. 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 Super Gloss Sappan Red est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

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.

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Renders

Super Gloss Sappan Red on real cars.

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

All Super Gloss Sappan Red renders →

Questions

Which is darker, Matte Dark Gray or Super Gloss Sappan Red?: Neither, really. Matte Dark Gray (#696667) and Super Gloss Sappan Red (#8C605B) 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 Matte Dark Gray and Super Gloss Sappan Red come in?: Matte Dark Gray renders in matte. Super Gloss Sappan Red renders in gloss.
Can I see Matte Dark Gray and Super Gloss Sappan Red on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Matte Dark Gray, then Super Gloss Sappan Red, 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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