Farrow and Ball Bible Black 225

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What are Farrow and Ball Bible Black undertones?
Is Bible Black 225 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Bible Black
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Bible Black 225
Code:	225
Name:	Bible Black
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Bible Black?

Farrow and Ball Bible Black 225 is a deeply shaded charcoal with a noticeable blue-violet cast, rather than a flat true black. Its muted saturation keeps the color grounded, while the cool undertone can become clearer in daylight or under crisp white lighting. In lower light, Bible Black reads nearly black, with just enough softness to retain some visible character on walls or millwork. It is particularly effective on cabinetry, interior doors, bookshelves, or a compact study where a strong dark finish feels intentional. Pair it with warm off-whites, weathered oak, aged brass, or pale stone to bring out the contrast between its inky depth and subtly purple-gray edge.

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What are Farrow and Ball Bible Black undertones?

Bible Black reads as a very deep, low-saturation black with a subtle purple-violet cast rather than a neutral charcoal look. In the supplied digital sample, that violet direction is restrained, so it is likely to appear nearly black at first glance and show more color in brighter conditions. Farrow & Ball describes it as a “purple based black” and an “inky violet,” which aligns with the visible purple main family rather than suggesting a separate hidden undertone. Warm artificial light may make its red-violet lean easier to notice, while cool daylight can make it read darker and a little more blue-purple.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#464454

RGB code:

70, 68, 84

Is Farrow and Ball Bible Black cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 248°, this dark purple leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

225 Bible Black HSL code: 248, 11%, 30%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Bible Black

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Bible Black:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

225
Bible Black

W40
Imperial Purple

Darker shades

225
Bible Black

W24
Titmouse Blue

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Bible Black with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 68, such as Farrow and Ball Tunsgate Green and Vert De Terre.

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Bible Black

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