Farrow & Ball
Pitch Black No. 256
Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball
Pitch Black (No. 256) is a dark color that reads very neutral on screen, with an estimated LRV of 2.5. It works well for accent walls, front doors, cabinets and rooms with plenty of light.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Pitch Black equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Pitch Black
Pitch Black is closest to ebony. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Pitch Black?
Estimated from its screen color, Pitch Black has an LRV of about 2.5. Farrow & Ball publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Pitch Black warm or cool?
On screen, Pitch Black reads very neutral. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pitch Black?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Tricorn Black (SW 6258), with a color difference of 1.2 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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