Anthracite is a dark, almost black colour, named after the type of coal called anthracite. This shade often represents a transition between grey and black and gives a sleek, modern look to any surface or material. Anthracite greys are particularly popular in interior design, for furniture, tiles and decorative elements, as their neutral colour makes them easy to match with other colours and designs.
In industrial and graphic design, the colour anthracite is often used because it creates a strong yet balanced effect. Technological products such as laptops, phones and other electronic devices often use this colour because it gives a clean, professional look. Anthracite is often associated with modern and minimalist styles, characterised by simplicity and functionality.
Antracit colour RGB and HEX colour codes
The RGB code for the anthracite colour is rgb(48, 48, 48) and the HEX code is #303030.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#293133 |
| RGB |
rgb(41, 49, 51) |
| HSL |
hsl(192, 11%, 18%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsb(192, 20%, 20%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(20%, 4%, 0%, 80%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#c6b941 |
| Complementary colour |
#334439 |
Dark and light shades of anthracite
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary colour palettes of anthracite
Anthracite is a deep, dark grey tone that can be a great complement to other colours. Below are a variety of colour palettes to match the tone of anthracite, including complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of anthracite?
The colour anthracite is a dark grey shade that is close to black, but also carries a subtle, slightly bluish tinge. This shade is often used in sleek and modern designs as it gives a clean and timeless look.
What is the colour of anthracite?
The colour of anthracite depends on several factors. First and foremost, the hue is determined by the composition of the pigments and dyes. In addition, lighting conditions can affect the colour, for example, natural and artificial light can produce different effects on the anthracite colour. The material and texture of the surface are also important factors, as different materials and textures may reflect light differently, which will also affect the perceived hue of the colour.
How is it possible to mix the anthracite colour?
When mixing anthracite colour, a dark grey base is used, then black and white paint are added to refine the colour. First mix equal proportions of black and white to create a base grey shade. Then add more black to get a dark grey shade, leading to an anthracite colour. Anthracite is a dark shade of grey with no colour tones, so care must be taken when mixing to ensure that the resulting colour is not a shade of any other colour.
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