Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
No. 255
Tanner's Brown is the darkest brown in the Farrow & Ball range, a near-black with a red-brown warmth that nods to the leather tanneries it is named for. It is an underused alternative to black and charcoal, bringing the same drama with considerably more warmth on paneling, libraries, and front doors. It is remarkable with caramel leather, aged brass, and cream whites.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir SW 9154 (#4F4D51) · Black Fox SW 7020 (#4F4842) · Rock Bottom SW 7062 (#484C49)
Benjamin Moore: Wrought Iron 2124-10 (#494A4B) · Cordovan Brown ES-62 (#4A4442) · Midsummer Night 2134-20 (#504A45)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Liquorice No. CB10 (#4A4949) · Mahogany No. 36 (#524847) · Off-Black No. 57 (#454749)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Tanner's Brown?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No. 255 is #4F4A4A. In RGB that is 79, 74, 74. Use these values to reproduce Tanner's Brown in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tanner's Brown?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Tanner's Brown is Wrought Iron 2124-10 (#494A4B). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Tanner's Brown warm or cool?
Tanner's Brown is warm, the red-brown counterpoint to cool near-blacks like Railings and Off-Black. Its LRV is approximately 7, so it reads close to black in most light, revealing its chocolate warmth mainly in daylight and against lighter neighbors. That warmth makes dark rooms feel enveloping rather than cold, and it pairs more naturally with warm woods and metals than any true black.
Why does Tanner's Brown look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #4F4A4A as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What LRV does Tanner's Brown have?
Tanner's Brown has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 7, meaning it reflects about 7% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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