Paean Black 294 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #494248, estimated LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackhearth from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #494248 · 294
Paean Black
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Paean Black Technical Profile
HEX Code#494248
RGB73, 66, 72
Estimated LRV5.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#49454B
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Colors That Work With Paean Black
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paean Black
#494248
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#724C5A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paean Black
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paean Black Room Palettes
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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
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Paean Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paean Black have?
Paean Black by Farrow & Ball has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Paean Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paean Black are Blackhearth by PPG (a close digital match), Spanish Raisin by Behr (a close digital match), French Press Coffee by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Paean 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 Paean Black?
Paean Black has a estimated lightness value of 5.8, 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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