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Sara Hesikova

What exactly is anthracite? How the new colour is different from other greys

Home office with anthracite grey wall and grey cabinets

Grey interiors are not exactly known for their drama and stand-out quality. Rather, grey is often favoured as a neutral shade that’s easy to work with and to pair with other colours or patterns. But there are more than 50 shades of grey and not all of them are boring. Case in point, anthracite. But exactly what colour is anthracite?

The darkest of the greys that’s almost edging on black, anthracite is perhaps the most daring of all the grey tones and makes for a striking paint idea. But is this bold, dramatic shade something you should incorporate into your home? And more importantly, how? Interior experts weigh in.

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