Farrow & Ball

Liquorice

No. CB10

Liquorice is a deep charcoal with neutral grey undertones that read cooler than a pure black. Its LRV of 28.7 means it absorbs most ambient light, making it effective on accent walls, front doors, and built-in cabinetry where a strong dark tone is needed without full black intensity. It also works on exterior woodwork and metalwork.

Strong White and Ammonite provide clean contrast on walls and ceilings when Liquorice is used on trim or furniture. Elephant's Breath and Skimming Stone offer softer mid-tone pairings, and Charlotte's Locks introduces a warm accent.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. CB10

Liquorice in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Liquorice under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Liquorice under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

0°

Red Family

Lightness

29%

Dark

Saturation

1%

Near Neutral

LRV

28.7
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#4A4949
RGB Decimal
74, 73, 73
RGB Percent
29.0%, 28.6%, 28.6%
HSL
0.0, 0.7%, 28.8%
HSV
0.0, 1.4%, 29.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.4%, 1.4%, 71.0%
YIQ
73.3, 0.6, 0.2
XYZ
6.41, 6.70, 7.26
CIE Lab
31.12, 0.42, 0.14
CIE Luv
31.12, 0.54, 0.11
Hunter Lab
25.89, 0.28, 0.09
Decimal
4868425

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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