Which is darker, Admiral Blue or Ultra-matte Purple-red?

Neither, really. Admiral Blue (#1F2A7B) and Ultra-matte Purple-red (#2C1E39) 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 Admiral Blue and Ultra-matte Purple-red come in?

Both are metallic films — the sheen belongs to the film itself, so there is no separate finish to choose.

Can I see Admiral Blue and Ultra-matte Purple-red on my own car?

Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Admiral Blue, then Ultra-matte Purple-red, and you get a photoreal render of each on your own car to compare side by side. Free, no account needed.

Admiral Blue vs Ultra-matte Purple-red

Covering comparison · updated août 2026

Admiral Blue (#1F2A7B) and Ultra-matte Purple-red (#2C1E39) sit at almost the same lightness, so the difference between them is hue and finish rather than how dark they read. Both films carry a metallic finish, so the choice is purely the colour. 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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Admiral Blue vs Ultra-matte Purple-red: the differences.

The differences between Admiral Blue and Ultra-matte Purple-red are hue and finish rather than depth — the two sit at almost the same lightness. The second is not the finish: both are metallic films, so the sheen is a separate decision from the colour. 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

Admiral Blue est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #1F2A7B. 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 Admiral Blue est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Ultra-matte Purple-red est un covering du nuancier Specced, référencé en #2C1E39. 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 Ultra-matte Purple-red est celui fait à partir d'une photo de ta propre voiture.

Renders

Admiral Blue on real cars.

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

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Renders

Ultra-matte Purple-red on real cars.

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

All Ultra-matte Purple-red renders →

Questions

Which is darker, Admiral Blue or Ultra-matte Purple-red?: Neither, really. Admiral Blue (#1F2A7B) and Ultra-matte Purple-red (#2C1E39) 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 Admiral Blue and Ultra-matte Purple-red come in?: Both are metallic films — the sheen belongs to the film itself, so there is no separate finish to choose.
Can I see Admiral Blue and Ultra-matte Purple-red on my own car?: Yes. Upload a photo of your car to Specced, pick Admiral Blue, then Ultra-matte Purple-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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