# Farrow and Ball Black Blue

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

Farrow and Ball Black Blue 95 is a deeply toned charcoal grey with a restrained cool blue cast. At #3e4245, it sits close to black but retains enough grey to show its character across broad walls and painted joinery. In daylight, the blue-grey note can read more clearly, while lower light makes the shade appear darker and more graphite-like. Use it on cabinetry, interior doors, or a study wall where its depth can define the room without creating a flat black finish. Pale grey, crisp white, brushed steel, dark timber, and natural stone provide clean, grounded pairings.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Black Blue
- **Color code:** 95
- **HEX:** #3e4245
- **RGB:** 62, 66, 69
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 206° Saturation: 10.14% Value: 27.06%
- **HSL:** hsl(206, 5.34, 25.69)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 10.14 Magenta: 4.35 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 72.94
- **YIQ:** Y: 65.146 I: -3.348 Q: 0.087
- **XYZ:** X: 5.009 Y: 5.35 Z: 6.397
- **CIE Lab:** L:27.71 a:-0.949 b:-2.39
- **CIE Luv:** L:27.71 u:-2.174 v:-2.648
- **Decimal:** 4080197
- **Hunter Lab:** 23.13, -1.826, -0.207

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Anthracite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/anthracite-grey-ral-7016)
- [Tikkurila Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-y498)
- [Farrow and Ball Railings](https://plan-home.com/color/railings)
- [Farrow and Ball Off-Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-off-black-57)
- [Dulux Almost Black](https://plan-home.com/color/almost-black)
- [RAL Classic Graphite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/graphite-grey-ral-7024)
- [Farrow and Ball Smelt Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-smelt-black)
- [Tikkurila Licorice](https://plan-home.com/color/licorice-x499)
- [Dulux Sapphire Splendor](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-splendor)
- [Dulux Basically Black](https://plan-home.com/color/basically-black)
- [Jotun Blackened Black](https://plan-home.com/color/blackened-black-9938)
- [Dulux Cobalt Night](https://plan-home.com/color/cobalt-night)
- [Farrow and Ball Liquorice](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-liquorice)
- [Farrow and Ball Grate Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-grate-black)
- [RAL Classic Granite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-grey-ral-7026)
- [Dulux Noble Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/noble-grey)
- [Farrow and Ball Pitch Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pitch-black-256)
- [RAL Classic Grey Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-5008-grey-blue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Hopper Head](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-hopper-head-305)
- [Farrow and Ball Railings](https://plan-home.com/color/railings)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Blanc De Treillage](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-blanc-de-treillage)
- [Farrow and Ball Chemise](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-chemise)
- [Farrow and Ball Clunch](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-clunch)
- [Farrow and Ball Stirabout](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stirabout-300)
- [Farrow and Ball Shaded White](https://plan-home.com/color/shaded-white-201)
- [Farrow and Ball Dimity](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-dimity-2008)
- [Farrow and Ball White Tie](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-white-tie-2002)

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

## 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.