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Farrow & Ball Pitch Black

No. 256 · #3E3C3D · LRV 4.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Black Jack is a 98% match

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

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LRV

4.6 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Benjamin Moore: Black Jack (2133-20), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Carbonized Wood (DESS50), 98%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 97%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 97%; Behr: Black Black, 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Armory (SW 9600), 97%; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Darkroom (HGSW7083), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.