ColorplanPitch Blue
No.220 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 15 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue (No.220) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825). For trim, try Sizing (No.314).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 15.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #606D8E |
| RGB | 96, 109, 142 |
| HSL | 223°, 19%, 47% |
About Pitch Blue
Pitch Blue (No.220) is a very dark, muted blue from Farrow & Ball. With an LRV of 15, Pitch Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Pitch Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Wine Dark (No.308), it's lighter and cooler.
How Pitch Blue changes with the light
Pitch Blue has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Pitch Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Pitch Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Pitch Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pitch Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Pitch Blue in real homes
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Pitch 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.1
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.7
Also close: Adirondack Blue (ΔE 13.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Pitch Blue questions
What undertone does Pitch Blue have?
Pitch Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Pitch Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Pitch Blue a light or dark color?
Pitch Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Pitch 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 Pitch Blue in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Blue Nova 825 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 8.1); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (closest available, ΔE 13.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pitch Blue?
Try Sizing (No.314) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Pitch Blue's undertone.
Where does Pitch Blue work best?
Pitch Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 15, Pitch Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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