what color best represent the Carver Anthracite Grey?

[danowood 2,167]

http://encycolorpedia.com/353839 or http://www.lowvolumepowder.com/RAL-7016-4-Oz-Touch-Up-Paint  ?

[zumbini 6,147]

Well, there's a wide range of variation amongst Carver anthracite gear, but I think both of those are way too dark.

838383 is a fairly close match to some of my M-500t's but you can't use paint to touch up an anodized faceplate.

[loner_t 2,568]

I am trying the Cardinal Pearlescent Bronze on the covers for powder-coating. The RAL-7016 was unavailable at the shop I am using, but I will ask again.

 

 

[zumbini 6,147]

The anthracite on this aluminum anodizing color chart from the 80's might be what Carver used.

 

 

[loner_t 2,568]

The anthracite on this aluminum anodizing color chart from the 80's might be what Carver used.

 

The CI-78 and the C-45 look very familiar. The 1984 M500t that I sent details to you of,  seems to have the C-45 or C-0. The power switches vary between CI-78 and C-32. 

[4krow 6,519]

   That's the thing. Mostly it is desirable to match these colors. Then there are times that you can get away with contrasting color or a close enough match that the eye doesn't get bothered by it. The real problem that I have  in any case is finding a coating that is durable enough for even normal use.

[danowood 2,167]

   That's the thing. Mostly it is desirable to match these colors. Then there are times that you can get away with contrasting color or a close enough match that the eye doesn't get bothered by it. The real problem that I have  in any case is finding a coating that is durable enough for even normal use.

 

Yes only durable finish I can think of would be either a powder coating or an epoxy.   

[loner_t 2,568]

The color I have tried looks like the CI-75 in Z's chart. This is powder-coated.

 

 

 

Putting all three in one photo (Closest - Anthracite, Back - Flat Black,  Rear -  CI-75/Bronze. Excuse the dust bunnies).