Farrow & Ball

Bible Black

No. 225

Bible Black is a dark neutral with cool purple undertones that can become more noticeable under warm lamps. With an LRV of 27.3, it reads as a dark wall color and can reduce overall room brightness. It is commonly used on doors, cabinetry, and feature walls where a cooler dark is needed without going blue-black.

For soft separation, Dimpse and Pavilion Gray create a stepped gray gradient. Wimborne White and Cornforth White help keep trim and ceilings readable, and Hague Blue can add a deeper blue accent nearby.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 225

Bible Black in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Bible Black under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Bible Black under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

248°

Blue Family

Lightness

30%

Dark

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

27.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#464454
RGB Decimal
70, 68, 84
RGB Percent
27.5%, 26.7%, 32.9%
HSL
247.5, 10.5%, 29.8%
HSV
247.5, 19.0%, 32.9%
CMYK
16.7%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 67.1%
YIQ
70.4, -4.0, 5.4
XYZ
6.19, 6.08, 9.23
CIE Lab
29.60, 4.63, -9.24
CIE Luv
29.60, 0.11, -11.92
Hunter Lab
24.65, 3.12, -6.83
Decimal
4605012

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