Blackened 2011 is a off-white paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DDDBD9, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Diamond Stud from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDDBD9 · 2011
Blackened
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blackened Technical Profile
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Blackened in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blackened in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallBlackened
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDiamond Stud
Diamond Stud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Woodland Wildflower
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fleur De Sel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Screen
PPG
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Lie
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Bells
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vapor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lilac Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blackened
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blackened
#DDDBD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blackened
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blackened Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Blackened.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blackened — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blackened have?
Blackened by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blackened in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blackened from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackened are Diamond Stud by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Woodland Wildflower by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fleur De Sel by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blackened's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Blackened?
Blackened has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Blackened's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.