HGTV Home → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of HGTV Home Caviar HGSW6990
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pitch Black (No.256), at ΔE 3.92 — close.
Pitch Black is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.92 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between HGTV Home and Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Farrow & Ball are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Pitch Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.92close
- LRV
- 4.55HGTV Home is 3
- Hex
- #3D3C3C#313031 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pitch Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smelt Black Smelt BlackΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Black Blue No.95ΔE 6.32 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Grate Black No.9920ΔE 6.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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