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!