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Blackened

71%LRV Value
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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.

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Blackened Technical Profile

HEX Code#DDDBD9
RGB221, 219, 217
LRV71.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandFarrow & Ball

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Smoked Oyster

Complement

Moonlight Blue

Blackened Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Salon Drab

Pop

Marmelo

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

London Clay

Pop

Raw Tomatillo

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Vardo

Pop

Pea Flower Tea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Strong White

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Ammonite

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Great White

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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.

Pristine Petal

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Felicity

Vista Paint · 0523

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Sweet Flower

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Fairy Wing

Dutch Boy · 332-1DB

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Greek Goddess

Vista Paint · 7172

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Mauve Tinge

Sherwin-Williams · 6280

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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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