Pitch Blue 220 is a neutral paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #636E8F, LRV 16 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Night from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #636E8F · 220
Pitch Blue
16%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Pitch Blue Technical Profile
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Pitch Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pitch Blue 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 Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOcean Night
Ocean Night
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Grape Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Mountain Vale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Inky Glaze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Nova
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shadow Mountain
Valspar
Very similar
Blueberry Sauce
Kilz
Very similar
Little Theater
Behr
Very similar
Blue Jacket
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gentian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pitch Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pitch Blue
#636E8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#887DA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pitch Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pitch Blue 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 Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pitch Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pitch Blue have?
Pitch Blue by Farrow & Ball has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pitch Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pitch Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pitch Blue are Ocean Night by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pigeon Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Grape Haze by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pitch Blue'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 Blue?
Pitch Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pitch Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.