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Farrow & Ball Paean Black

No. 294 · #484349 · LRV 5.9

Compare with other brands: PPG Blackhearth is a 98% match

Paean Black (No. 294) is a deep cool gray from Farrow & Ball with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 5.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Blackhearth (98% match).

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LRV

5.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

No. 294

HEX

#484349

RGB

72, 67, 73

HSL

290°, 4%, 27%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

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

PPG: Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), 98%; Glidden: Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), 98%; Behr: Catwalk (N550-7), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Galaxy (2117-20), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: French Press Coffee (DEBN07), 95%; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (SW 6272), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), 94%. 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 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.