Anthracite

i know other designer "anthracite"s have looked a bit on the metallic side (paddington, muse, etc) but i believe the balenciaga color is going to be more black. at least judging from early pics.

im hoping its more on the metallic looking side though than black...
 
in all the swatches i've seen, it appears predominately black-grey with the green/blue undertones (depending on the swatch). wow, i'm as clear as mud! metallic? oh geez...i hadn't noticed a real metallic quality to it, just the sheen of the black-grey that would go along with a color named after a shiny type of coal. i've preordered an anthracite bowling, so i guess i'll just have to wait for the surprise soon to be on its way from balNY!