Pitch Black 256 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #3B3938, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Beauty from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3B3938 · 256
Pitch Black
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pitch Black Technical Profile
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Pitch Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pitch 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 & BallPitch Black
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlack Beauty
Black Beauty
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Onyx Black
PPG
Nearly identical
Sayward Pine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Raven Black
Behr
Nearly identical
True Black
Kilz
Nearly identical
Armory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
November Storms
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ebony Sky
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Arrowhead
Valspar
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pitch Black
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pitch Black
#3B3938
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#645E42
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pitch Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pitch 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 Pitch 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.
Pitch Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pitch Black have?
Pitch 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 Pitch Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pitch Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pitch Black are Black Beauty by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Black by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Black by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pitch 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 Pitch Black?
Pitch Black has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.1, 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 Pitch Black's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.