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Farrow & Ball Pitch Black

No. 256 · #3E3C3D · LRV ~4.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Black Jack (~98% proximity)

Pitch Black (No. 256) is a deep gray from Farrow & Ball with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Black Jack (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Pitch Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

No. 256

HEX

#3E3C3D

RGB

62, 60, 61

HSL

330°, 2%, 24%

Family

Grays

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Pitch Black FAQ

What undertone does Pitch Black have?

Pitch Black has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Pitch Black?

Pitch Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Pitch Black in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Black Jack (2133-20), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Carbonized Wood (DESS50), ~98% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~97% proximity; Behr: Black Black, ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Armory (SW 9600), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Darkroom (HGSW7083), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Pitch Black?

The HEX code of Pitch Black (No. 256) is #3E3C3D, RGB 62, 60, 61. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.