How popular is Paean Black?
Searches per month · UKAbout 170 searches a month in the UK
Google search volume for “Farrow & Ball Paean 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 Paean Black
Paean Black is a versatile, medium-dark gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 6 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
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The nearest Farrow & Ball colors with the same hue and saturation as Paean Black, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Paean Black
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
- Code
- No. 294
- Hex
- #454247
- RGB
- 69, 66, 71
- HSL
- 276, 4%, 27%
- CMYK
- 3, 7, 0, 72Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 28.4, 2.4, -2.6
- CSS
- --farrow-ball-paean-black
- LRV
- 6 (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.