Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black

No. 256

Pitch Black is a deep true black with a neutral undertone that avoids leaning toward blue or brown. Its LRV of 23.6 confirms low light reflectance, which makes it effective for accent walls, exterior doors, cabinetry, and architectural trim where strong contrast is the goal. Despite its depth, the hex value #3D3C3C shows it is not an absolute black, retaining a slight softness on the surface.

It works well alongside Farrow & Ball shades like Ammonite, Shadow White, and Strong White for high-contrast pairings, while Railings and Down Pipe can extend a dark tonal palette across a room.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 256

Pitch Black in Real Homes (34 Photos)

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Pitch Black in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

0°

Red Family

Lightness

24%

Dark

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

23.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#3D3C3C

RGB Decimal

61, 60, 60

RGB Percent

23.9%, 23.5%, 23.5%

HSL

0.0, 0.8%, 23.7%

HSV

0.0, 1.6%, 23.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.6%, 1.6%, 76.1%

YIQ

60.3, 0.6, 0.2

XYZ

4.36, 4.55, 4.92

CIE Lab

25.41, 0.43, 0.15

CIE Luv

25.41, 0.52, 0.11

Hunter Lab

21.33, 0.27, 0.09

Decimal

4013116

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Pitch Black Black Magic Smelt Black Noblesse Oblige

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Pitch Black Gray Nature Walk Sleepy Kitten

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Pitch Black Starless Sky Greenblack Mayo Teal

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Pitch Black Onyx Black Elegance Black

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