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Pitch Black

4%LRV Value
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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.

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Pitch Black Technical Profile

HEX Code#3B3938
RGB59, 57, 56
LRV4.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Pitch Black

Complement

Sayward Pine

Pitch 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

Marmelo

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blackened

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raw Tomatillo

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Blackened

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pea Flower Tea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Pitch Black.

Off-Black

Farrow & Ball · 57

#444546

Paean Black

Farrow & Ball · 294

#494248

Railings

Farrow & Ball · 31

#45484B

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball · 255

#4D4746

Liquorice

Farrow & Ball · CB10

#4A4949

Studio Green

Farrow & Ball · 93

#464C49

More gray colors from other brands

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

Galaxy

Benjamin Moore · 2117-20

#423E45

Charming Violet

Hirshfield's · 1221

#8C7281

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

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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