Anthracite Grey Screws (RAL 7016): The Complete Guide

Coloured Screws

Feb 13, 2026

Anthracite grey has become the go-to, premium colour choice for modern construction projects, so it’s only right your screws should match it.

Whether you’re installing RAL 7016 cladding, signage, or timber panels, there’s one thing that can ruin the end result - visible fixings. That’s why we offer over 15 different types of Anthracite Grey colour headed screws, powder coated in super durable polyester and colour-matched to Dibond® standards. So you can turn around sleek, consistent projects, with prices starting from as little as £5.49.

Learn more about anthracite grey and our RAL 7016 screws below.

What is Anthracite Grey?

Anthracite grey (RAL 7016) is a very dark grey with subtle blue and strong black undertones, named after its close resemblance to anthracite coal.

Plastestrip® RAL 7016 (Anthracite Grey)

Why is Anthracite Grey so Popular?

The colour’s popularity has come from its modern, sophisticated aesthetic that offers a softer, but still high-contrast, alternative to black or white.

Anthracite grey also has the ability to blend well with several materials, ranging from brick and stone to wood and render.

Our Most Popular Anthracite Grey Screws:

Coloured Hardie Panel Screw in Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016)

Our Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) Colour-Match Guide

Pantone: 433C
BS: 18 B 29 (Raven)
Hex: #383e42
CMYK: 60, 30, 20, 80
RGB: 56, 62, 66

Anthracite Grey Screws vs Traditional Silver Screws

Aesthetics

Anthracite grey screws offer a seamless finish with materials of the same, or of a similar, colour - making the fixings look virtually invisible. It’s also great for creating strongly defined lines for a bold framing effect.

On the other hand, traditional silver screws can create a ‘dotted’ appearance (a visual, ‘dotted’ pattern created by visible screw heads) when used for composite decking or cladding projects for example.

Performance

In terms of performance, colour headed screws often feature robust powder coatings to increase their durability. For example, our Anthracite Grey Hardie Panel Screws are coated in super durable polyester powder, making them UV-stable and rust-proof - meaning they can be used across indoor and outdoor projects.

Whereas, most traditional or zinc-plated screws are not suitable for outdoor environments, because they are rust-prone when faced with exterior moisture and oxygen.

A 4.8 x 40mm coloured self-drilling screw with an Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) head on a white background.

Which Materials Do Anthracite Screws Work Best With?

Cladding: Colour-matched to Hardie’s Anthracite Grey cladding panels, our Coloured Hardie Panel Screws offer a seamless look with reliable performance, all for an affordable price.
Metal: Whether you’re securing thin steel flashings, aluminium cladding or light-gauge signage - our anthracite Self-Drilling Screws provide a strong, but low-profile flange head, with a self-drilling point to save you time on pre-drilling pilot holes. We also offer anthracite Roofing Tek Screws & Self-Drilling Hex Screws which are ideal for metal-to-metal applications.
Timber: Wood panels can be grey too, so why not customise your screws to match? Thanks to their rounded dome head, our trusty Stainless Steel Wood Screws are ideal for fixing timber where a softer, more decorative finish is required. Try our Plastestrip® Timber Screws for securing cladding and trims to timber.
Masonry: Need a flat head to sit flush with your materials? Shop our Coloured Concrete Countersunk Screws now, perfect for fixing trims, flashings, cladding, signage, or boarding directly into masonry for a seamless, anthracite aesthetic.