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Farrow & Ball Paean Black
No. 294 · #484349 · LRV ~5.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blackhearth (~98% proximity)Paean Black (No. 294) is a deep cool gray from Farrow & Ball with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Blackhearth (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
5.9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
No. 294
HEX
#484349
RGB
72, 67, 73
HSL
290°, 4%, 27%
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Paean Black FAQ
What undertone does Paean Black have?
Paean Black is a deep cool gray with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Paean Black?
Paean Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.9 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 Paean Black in other brands?
PPG: Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), ~98% proximity; Behr: Catwalk (N550-7), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Galaxy (2117-20), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: French Press Coffee (DEBN07), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (SW 6272), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), ~94% 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 Paean Black?
The HEX code of Paean Black (No. 294) is #484349, RGB 72, 67, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.