Paean Black
No. 294 · Farrow & Ball
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#484348
LRV
6
Family
Black
No. 294
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, pink cast
Family
Black
“Paean Black creates an intimate feel in contemporary homes, while adding a distinguished look to traditional exteriors.”— Farrow & Ball
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 6 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Paean BlackThis colorPaean BlackFarrow & Ball · No. 294
CoordinatingSkimming StoneFarrow & Ball · No. 241CoordinatingAsh Grey No.W9Farrow & Ball · No. W9CoordinatingSingle CreamFarrow & Ball · No. 9901Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePaean Black vs Tanner's Brown
6LRV7
#484348Hex#4F4A4A
BlackFamilyBrown
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Paean Black vs Mahogany
6LRV7
#484348Hex#524847
BlackFamilyBrown
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Paean Black vs Liquorice No.CB10
6LRV7
#484348Hex#4A4949
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Paean Black vs Pitch Black
6LRV5
#484348Hex#3D3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Paean Black vs Off-Black
6LRV6
#484348Hex#454749
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool neutral
Paean Black vs Grate Black
6LRV6
#484348Hex#454341
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePaean Black vs Blackhearth
6LRV6
#484348Hex#49454B
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Blackhearth is near-identical compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Catwalk
6LRV6
#484348Hex#4A4649
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Catwalk is very close match compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Galaxy
6LRV6
#484348Hex#413D44
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Galaxy is very close match compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Soft Panther
6LRV7
#484348Hex#4D494C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Soft Panther is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Darkroom
6LRV5
#484348Hex#443E40
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, red cast
Darkroom is very close match · warmer compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Limo-scene
6LRV7
#484348Hex#4B4950
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Limo-scene is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Deep Indigo
6LRV8
#484348Hex#49484C
BlackFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Deep Indigo is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Black Elegance
6LRV5
#484348Hex#50484A
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Black Elegance is close match · warmer compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Black Currant
6LRV4
#484348Hex#3D3940
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Black Currant is close match · 2 points darker compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black vs Plum Brown
6LRV6
#484348Hex#4E4247
BlackFamilyBrown
cool, pink castUndertonecool, red lean
Plum Brown is close match · leans redder compared with Paean Black.
Paean Black, answered
What is the LRV of Paean Black?
Paean Black (No. 294) by Farrow & Ball has a Light Reflectance Value of 6, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Paean Black a warm or cool color?
Paean Black has a cool undertone (cool, pink cast).
What is the closest match to Paean Black from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Paean Black is Blackhearth (PPG1003-7) by PPG, near-identical.
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