Paean Black 294 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #494248, 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.
Ref. #494248 · 294
Paean Black
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Paean Black Technical Profile
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Paean Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paean 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 & BallPaean Black
Nearly identical
PPGBlackhearth
Blackhearth
PPG
Nearly identical
Spanish Raisin
Behr
Nearly identical
French Press Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Galaxy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desert Fig
Dutch Boy
Very similar
My Place or Yours?
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grate Black
Kilz
Very similar
Soft Panther
Valspar
Very similar
Eleanor Ann
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paean Black
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paean Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paean Black 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 Paean Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Paean Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paean Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paean Black are Blackhearth by PPG (a near-identical match), Spanish Raisin by Behr (a near-identical match), French Press Coffee by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Paean Black's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.