HGTV Home → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of HGTV Home Darkroom HGSW7083
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Paean Black (No.294), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Paean Black is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Paean Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 5.86HGTV Home is 5
- Hex
- #484348#443E40 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Paean Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pitch Black No.256ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Grate Black No.9920ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Tanner's Brown No.255ΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Darkroom HGSW7083 matched across all 13 brands →