Crab,
Maybe not in an RAF or AAC aircraft in normal operation. As an Army QHI it took me a while to get used to the RN DLQ lighting requirements as they were completely unfamiliar and different to what I was used to.
IIRC, Anti-col went off as we landed for eye protection to the deck crew.
Communication as to the intent of the aircraft was done with flashing/steady/bright/dim nav lights.
Its all about SOP i suppose.