Shale versus Lt. Oak???
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Shale versus Lt. Oak???
My question is, how do you tell which you have? Shale looks like a slightly lighter color but it seems like only some sights offer shale as a color option for floor mats, etc. Any input?
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Im about to have a oak and shale interior, the shale interior is two tone, not sure which of the two colors is "shale" but the darker of the two has a grayish brownish tint to it, the lighter is a very light beige looking color
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According to the Corvette Black Book, Shale was offered only in the `03 Anniversary Red and the `04 LeMans Blue. Shale has a slightly grayish look compared to Light Oak.
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So which is it?
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Also note that there is a light grey interior that is pretty close to shale but that also has the black dash accent/accents.
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Correct, 
...and Shale is the lighter of the two colors. The other color is neutral...
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But all shale interiors have the taupe moldings on the doors and center console (right?), and all oak would come with black....if so, I agree with Cozmo - that is the quickest way to tell what you are dealing with 
...or has anyone seen shale seats/carpet with black doors/center console?
...or has anyone seen shale seats/carpet with black doors/center console?
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I have a '01 navy blue coupe with a light gray interior. It is "not" shale, it is called light gray. They did not make a shale interior with the NBM.
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