Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue 220
| Official page: | Pitch Blue 220 |
| Code: | 220 |
| Name: | Pitch Blue |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue?
Let’s dive into a full Pitch Blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 220. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Pitch Blue for bedroom (7 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.







Pitch Blue for living room (6 photos)
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Farrow and Ball 220 for bathroom (5 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark blue real bathrooms.





Farrow and Ball 220 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.




Pitch Blue for exterior (10 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.










Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue reviews (13 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.













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What are Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue undertones?
Pitch Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#606D8F
RGB code:
96, 109, 143
Is Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue 220 cool or warm?
With a hue of 223°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
220 Pitch Blue HSL code: 223, 20%, 47%
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 Pitch Blue
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Pitch 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 Pitch Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 43, such as Farrow and Ball Reduced Green and Lichen.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #606d8f | |
| RGB Decimal | 96, 109, 143 | |
| RGB Percent | 37.65%, 42.75%, 56.08% |
Color equivalents
70BB 14/202
Pressed Blueberry
Dulux
Plush Velvet 4
Dulux
90BB 19/165
Midnight Iris 1
Dulux
50BB 18/216
Ink Wash
Dulux
90BB 14/242
Marble Swirl 1
Dulux
70BB 16/287
Martian Skies 3
Dulux
278
Pale Lupin
Little Greene

50BB 17/126
Moon Waves 1
Dulux
L433
Atlantis
Tikkurila

90BB 21/220
Marble Swirl 2
Dulux
70BB 21/147
Imperial Mauve 1
Dulux
RAL 4012
Pearl blackberry
RAL Classic

Iris Bouquet
Dulux
S431
Delft
Tikkurila

08RB 19/308
Amethyst Showers 1
Dulux

10RB 19/262
Amethyst Falls 4
Dulux
308
Wine Dark
Farrow and Ball

