Anthracite by Crown is a deep grey with a subtle blue undertone. Hex: #494D52. RGB: 73, 77, 82. Price: approximately £11.52 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Blue grey (ΔE 1.4, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Craig & Rose Zeitgeist (ΔE 1.8) and RAL Classic Graphite grey (ΔE 1.8).
Anthracite by Crown
- Hex
#494D52- RGB
- 73, 77, 82
- Manufacturer
- Crown
- Price per litre
- £11.52
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.92
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue grey (No.7031) | RAL Classic | 1.4 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Zeitgeist | Craig & Rose | 1.8 | Near-identical | £18.00 (£6.48 more) | £2.57 |
| Graphite grey (No.7024) | RAL Classic | 1.8 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Railings | Farrow & Ball | 1.9 | Near-identical | £25.60 (£14.08 more) | £3.94 |
| Blackout (No.No.41) | Mylands | 2.0 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£15.68 more) | £3.63 |
| Raven (No.18 B 29) | BS 4800 | 2.1 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Grey Flannel | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£0.84 more) | £2.06 |
| Bond Street (No.No.219) | Mylands | 2.5 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£15.68 more) | £3.63 |
| Jet Black | Craig & Rose | 2.6 | Near-identical | £18.00 (£6.48 more) | £2.57 |
Blue grey
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 1.4
Zeitgeist
Craig & Rose
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£18.00/L
£2.57/m2
Graphite grey
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Blackout
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Raven
BS 4800
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
Grey Flannel
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Bond Street
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Jet Black
Craig & Rose
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£18.00/L
£2.57/m2
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Crown Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microseal Smooth Masonry PAS | 8 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
| Quick Dry Gloss PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 95% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
| Quick Dry Satin PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 35% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
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