Questions about Androise (sp?)

[hermes_lemming]

Can someone please describe this color? A recent TPFer's acquisition has left my mouth watering.

Is it darker version of etoupe? A dark grey perhaps? I'm so confused because the birkin shows up as a soft black on my ancient monitor.

Last but not least, is it available in fjord? TIA!

 

[Hermesaholic]

its a blu-ish dark gray--the translation from french is SLATE.

 

[evekitti]

I believe it's spelt Ardoise.

 

[Hermesaholic]

I believe it's spelt Ardoise.

yes i meant to add that...it is ardoise

 

[evekitti]

How would you compare Graphite and Ardoise?

 

[Hermesaholic]

How would you compare Graphite and Ardoise?

i have seen both: IMO graphite is more of an even gray gray. its has slightly milkier quality where ardoise is much more saturated and dense a color. I truly dont see it as a blue toned gray just much more intense and deep. actually they seem in the same family tone wise --its a depth of saturation more than anything. make any sense at all?

 

[evekitti]

i have seen both: IMO graphite is more of an even gray gray. its has slightly milkier quality where ardoise is much more saturated and dense a color. I truly dont see it as a blue toned gray just much more intense and deep. actually they seem in the same family tone wise --its a depth of saturation more than anything. make any sense at all?

I've seen both colours too but in separate occasions so I can't quite remember how they compare. It seemed that Graphite was darker and more saturated, almost black like, while Ardoise (in swift) was paler. Could it be the lighting or leather?

 

[mrssparkles]

Yes, Graphite is darker than Adroise. Adroise reminds me of a milky gray.

 

[hanako]

if this helps, i took a picture of my ardoise swift in normal day light. i think the color is soft dark gray.

 

[Fishfood]

^^ that bag... omg... tdf!!

Sometimes I think I could just sell everything I own and only carry swift bags

 

[lisawhit]

ardoise is a fantastic color! does it take on a different look in different light settings?

 

[Hermesaholic]

i do not agree though-graphite is not darker. ardoise is much deeper they are both medium to dark grays but the blue in ardoise makes it more saturated

 

[mistikat]

My new Birkin is in ardoise swift and hanako's picture is a very true representation of the colour (at least on my computer screen!). It's a lovely blue-grey and the swift leather gives it a slight sheen. I looked at a graphite leather sample next to it and the grey tones are very close - but the ardoise has a bluer undertone.

 

[Ninja Sue]

if this helps, i took a picture of my ardoise swift in normal day light. i think the color is soft dark gray.

That does it! My next 25cm Birkin will be in ardoise swift. This bag is totally singing to me! Congrats, Hanako - this bag is stunning!

 

[Hummingbird]

if this helps, i took a picture of my ardoise swift in normal day light. i think the color is soft dark gray.

this looks like the one I saw irl in the boutique. Slate is the perfect translation for it. When I first saw it I thought it was a brighton blue that came out odd on some kind of leather. I don't mean odd bad, it is a beautiful color. I say that only to point out that my first impression was a major blue undertone.