Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue

No. 220

Pitch Blue is a medium-toned cool blue with a violet undertone that becomes more apparent under artificial or low lighting. At an LRV of 42.6 it sits in the mid-range, deep enough to anchor a room but not so dark that it absorbs all available light. It is practical for studies, dining rooms, and feature walls where a defined color presence is useful.

The violet lean distinguishes it from straightforward blues and gives it a slightly dusty quality. Farrow & Ball shades such as Wimborne White, Pointing, and Purbeck Stone offer warm contrast, while Stiffkey Blue and Elephant's Breath provide tonal continuity.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 220

Pitch Blue in Real Homes (22 Photos)

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Pitch Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

223°

Blue Family

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

19%

Muted

LRV

42.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#606D8E

RGB Decimal

96, 109, 142

RGB Percent

37.6%, 42.7%, 55.7%

HSL

223.0, 19.3%, 46.7%

HSV

223.0, 32.4%, 55.7%

CMYK

32.4%, 23.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%

YIQ

108.9, -18.4, 7.6

XYZ

15.17, 15.38, 27.76

CIE Lab

46.15, 3.38, -19.67

CIE Luv

46.15, -8.04, -28.69

Hunter Lab

39.21, 2.63, -18.06

Decimal

6319502

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Pitch Blue Award Night Vintage Velvet Jet Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Pitch Blue Dusty Heather Lilac Time Debonaire

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Pitch Blue Gingko Tree Cocoon Dry Leaf

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Pitch Blue Purple Grapes Bella Blue Royal Lilac

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Pitch Blue Purple Grapes Classic Waltz Royal Lilac

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