Anthracite grey (No.7016) by RAL Classic is a dark grey with a subtle cyan undertone. Hex: #293133. RGB: 41, 49, 51. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Starless Sky (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Black (ΔE 2.7) and Johnstone's Witch’s Cloak (ΔE 3.5).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starless Sky | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Black | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Witch’s Cloak | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Whitby Jet | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ravens Flight (No.LRV 5) | Dulux Heritage | 4.2 | Very close | £10.40 | £1.30 |
| Black Leopard | Johnstone's | 4.8 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| David Rose | Coat | 4.9 | Very close | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| Midnight Sapphire | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Lamp Black (No.3) | Little Greene | 5.4 | Similar | £28.00 | £4.31 |
Starless Sky
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Black
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Witch’s Cloak
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Whitby Jet
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Ravens Flight
Dulux Heritage
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£10.40/L
£1.30/m2
Black Leopard
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
David Rose
Coat
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
Midnight Sapphire
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
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