# Farrow and Ball Bible Black

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bible-black](https://plan-home.com/color/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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Bible Black
- **Color code:** 225
- **HEX:** #464454
- **RGB:** 70, 68, 84
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue, purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 248° Saturation: 19.05% Value: 32.94%
- **HSL:** hsl(248, 10.53, 29.8)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 16.67 Magenta: 19.05 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.06
- **YIQ:** Y: 70.422 I: -3.95 Q: 5.402
- **XYZ:** X: 6.193 Y: 6.076 Z: 9.232
- **CIE Lab:** L:29.604 a:4.624 b:-9.234
- **CIE Luv:** L:29.604 u:0.105 v:-11.913
- **Decimal:** 4605012
- **Hunter Lab:** 24.65, 1.705, -4.949

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Plum Compote](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-compote)
- [Farrow and Ball Titmouse Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-titmouse-blue)
- [Dulux Amethyst Falls 1](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-falls-1)
- [Dulux Brooklyn Nights 1](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklyn-nights-1)
- [Dulux Black Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/black-plum)
- [Dulux Twilight Cinders 1](https://plan-home.com/color/twilight-cinders-1)
- [Dulux Baked Aubergine](https://plan-home.com/color/baked-aubergine)
- [Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage)](https://plan-home.com/color/oxford-blue-uk)
- [Farrow and Ball Imperial Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-imperial-purple)
- [Tikkurila Ink](https://plan-home.com/color/ink-m350)
- [Dulux Galactic Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/galactic-sky)
- [Tikkurila Lair](https://plan-home.com/color/lair-x502)
- [Farrow and Ball Paean Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-paean-black)
- [Farrow and Ball Pelt](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pelt-254)
- [RAL Classic Grey Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-5008-grey-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Serge](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-serge)
- [Farrow and Ball Blue Maize](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-blue-maize)
- [Dulux Sapphire Splendor](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-splendor)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Imperial Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-imperial-purple)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Titmouse Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-titmouse-blue)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Tunsgate Green](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-tunsgate-green)
- [Farrow and Ball Vert De Terre](https://plan-home.com/color/vert-de-terre-234)
- [Farrow and Ball Vichyssoise](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-vichyssoise)
- [Farrow and Ball Ash Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-ash-grey)
- [Farrow and Ball Treron](https://plan-home.com/color/treron-292)
- [Farrow and Ball Lichen](https://plan-home.com/color/lichen)
- [Farrow and Ball French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-french-gray-18)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/us/paint/bible-black

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.