ColorplanBlack Blue
No.95 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 5 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Black Blue (No.95) is a very dark black with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Black Panther (2125-10), Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076) and Behr Jet Black (ECC-10-2). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 5.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3E4245 |
| RGB | 62, 66, 69 |
| HSL | 206°, 5%, 26% |
About Black Blue
Black Blue (No.95) is a soft black from Farrow & Ball with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 5, Black Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Black Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Off-Black (No.57), it's darker.
How Black Blue changes with the light
Black Blue is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Black Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Black Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Black Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Black Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Black Blue in real homes
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Black Blue equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Notre Dame (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Greenblack (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Black Blue questions
What undertone does Black Blue have?
Black Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Black Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Black Blue a light or dark color?
Black Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Black Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Black Blue in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Black Panther 2125-10 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace SW 7076 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Black Blue?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Black Blue's undertone.
Where does Black Blue work best?
Black Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Black Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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