Off-Black by Farrow & Ball paint color
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Off-Black

6%LRV Value
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Off-Black 57 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #444546, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Noir from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Off-Black Technical Profile

HEX Code#444546
RGB68, 69, 70
LRV5.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball

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Off-Black in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Off-Black in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Farrow & BallOff-Black
Nearly identical
ValsparNoir

Noir

Valspar

Nearly identical

Black Tie

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Graphite

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Licorice Rope

Kilz

Nearly identical

Black Boudoir

Behr

Nearly identical

Kitty Kitty

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Deep Onyx

PPG

Nearly identical

Midnight Magic

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Iron Ore

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Blue Grey

RAL

Very similar

Cauldron

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Metal .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Off-Black

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Off-Black

#444546

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4C4C71

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Off-Black

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Kitty Kitty

Complement

Arrowhead

Off-Black Room Palettes

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

Walls

Dimpse

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pitch Blue

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Borrowed Light

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Earth

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Blackened

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Marmelo

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Off-Black.

Railings

Farrow & Ball · 31

#45484B

Paean Black

Farrow & Ball · 294

#494248

Liquorice

Farrow & Ball · CB10

#4A4949

Studio Green

Farrow & Ball · 93

#464C49

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball · 255

#4D4746

Pelt

Farrow & Ball · 254

#50414C

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

Off-Black — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Off-Black have?
Off-Black by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Off-Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Off-Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Off-Black are Noir by Valspar (a near-identical match), Black Tie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Graphite by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Off-Black'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 Off-Black?
Off-Black has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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