matte finishes

Dull coating options

Matte finishes are surfaces that absorb rather than reflect light, producing a flat, non-glossy appearance.

The term applies across materials—paint, photography, cosmetics, screens.

A matte finish hides imperfections better than gloss but shows fingerprints and smudges more readily: The walls have a matte finish that photographs well.

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muted colors · acid etching · anti-glare · lens coating · flat · minimalist style · eggshell · flat paint · brushed · charcoal drawings · photo paper · polishing · chalky · textured · muted · soft · paper · sheen

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Opposites
surface sheen/reflectivity

matte finishespatent leather

Lacquered hide, highly reflective

chrome finishes

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finish, matting, matte

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G