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.

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

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

0°

Red Family

Lightness

24%

Dark

Saturation

1%

Near Neutral

LRV

23.6
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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

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