Gives the window a clear outline
Ideal when window frames or handles are allowed to be part of the interior.
Colours & style · anthracite
Anthracite and dark grey pleated blinds
Anthracite and dark grey give the window depth. The colours are strong, but softer than full black, which makes them easy to use in living rooms, offices and modern glazed façades.
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Palette for this look
Dark doesn't have to feel heavy. Leave some glass uncovered at the top or bottom and repeat the colour in a few other places in the room.
Why it works
A colour that helps both the window and the room
Anthracite and dark grey add depth without the stark contrast of black, so they fit into many modern interiors.
A soft alternative to black
Dark grey is strong, but looks less harsh than deep black.
Strong in plenty of daylight
On a large, bright window you get a nice balance between contrast and view.
Don't just look at the fabric, but at the whole picture around the window.
Colour recipe
How to build a calm combination
Let the dark shade come back in window frames, kitchen fronts or metal details. With lighter walls and wood, the whole stays balanced and not too heavy.
01
60% calm base
Light walls and flooring keep the room open.
02
30% dark frame
Window frames, pleated blind and a few pieces of furniture form one graphic line.
03
10% warmth
Wood, cognac or brass makes the whole look inviting.
25 mm fabrics
The same colour feels different in each type of fabric
Light-filtering, coloured or blackout: first choose the look, then how much light you want to control.
Fabric type
Duo Tone
White outside, dark grey inside. That's how you combine a dark interior style with a calm façade.
Goes well witha calm exterior and a fresh, uniform look
Fabric type
Single Tone
Dark on both sides, so it looks good with anthracite aluminium, dark stone or woodwork.
Goes well withrooms where colour and the look of the interior matter
Fabric type
Black-out
A dark Black-out fabric gives maximum calm in a bedroom, home cinema or presentation room.
Goes well withbedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and rooms with glare
Five profile colours
Dark profile for a continuous line
RAL 7016 usually matches anthracite window frames best. With black window frames, RAL 9005 is a good fit. On white window frames you can also deliberately choose RAL 9003, so that only the fabric provides contrast.
RAL 9003
RAL 9001
RAL 7035
RAL 7016
RAL 9005
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RAL 7016
The obvious choice with anthracite and dark grey.
2
RAL 9005
For black window frames and a stronger line.
3
RAL 9003
When the profile should disappear against a white window frame.
✓
Choose the adhesive profile and operating rail separately
RAL 7016 is the most logical profile colour with anthracite; RAL 9005 sharpens the contrast. With a light window frame, the adhesive profile can stay light and only the rail can be dark.
More inspiration photos
Anthracite and dark grey give the window more impact
Dark grey pleated blinds work well in more rugged or modern rooms and instantly add contrast and depth.
Four directions
How the same colour can feel quite different
Use the colour as a calm base, a warm connecting element or as a clear accent.
Modern office
Dark window, light wood and calm walls.
Rugged kitchen
Combine with matt black, concrete and oak.
Luxurious living room
Graphite with soft fabrics and warm lighting.
Architectural glazed façade
Let the window frame, profile and operating rail form one sleek frame.
Choosing practically
Nice on screen, certain at your window
Dark grey can come across as cool or warm. Hold the sample next to the window frame and the largest furniture surfaces to see which undertone really fits.
Repeat the colour two or three times; then it feels intentional rather than random.
Top-down/bottom-up stops a dark fabric from filling the entire window all day.
Dark grey can have green, blue or brown undertones.
Dust can show sooner on dark fabrics; regular gentle dusting helps.
View free fabric samples at home
Hold the samples against the window frame and look at them during the day, in the evening and from outside.
Frequently asked questions
About anthracite and dark grey
Does anthracite make the room look smaller?
A dark surface can feel heavy when the whole window is covered. With top-down/bottom-up and light walls, it still feels spacious.
Which profile colour suits anthracite?
RAL 7016. With black window frames, RAL 9005 often looks better.
Is anthracite the same as black?
No. Anthracite is dark grey and usually looks softer.
Can the outer side be white?
Yes, choose Duo Tone.
Is dark grey suitable for a study?
Yes. It reduces visual clutter and can pleasantly filter bright light.
Does dust show sooner on dark fabric?
Often, yes. A soft brush or duster keeps the pleated blind looking neat.
Explore further
Other colours and styles
Choose the right dark grey
Compare anthracite, graphite and black at home. A subtle undertone determines whether the fabric blends in calmly or creates contrast.
