How popular is Pitch Black?
Searches per month · UKAbout 480 searches a month in the UKDown 19% on the previous 12 months.
Google search volume for “Farrow & Ball Pitch Black” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Pitch Black
Pitch Black is a sophisticated, medium-dark gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 5 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Farrow & Ball colors with the same hue and saturation as Pitch Black, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Pitch Black
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
- Code
- No. 256
- Hex
- #3C3C3D
- RGB
- 60, 60, 61
- HSL
- 240, 1%, 24%
- CMYK
- 2, 2, 0, 76Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 25.3, 0.2, -0.6
- CSS
- --farrow-ball-pitch-black
- LRV
- 5 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- modern emulsionestate emulsionfull glossestate eggshellmodern eggshell
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.