Railings
Farrow & Ball
No. 31
Railings is Farrow & Ball's softer take on black, with a blue undertone that keeps it from feeling flat or harsh. The name comes from the painted ironwork of London exteriors, and it remains a go-to for front doors, window frames, staircases, and exterior trim. Inside, designers reach for it on cabinetry and accent walls when true black feels too severe.
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: Cyberspace SW 7076 (#44484D) · Mount Etna SW 7625 (#3D484C) · Perle Noir SW 9154 (#4F4D51)
Benjamin Moore: Raccoon Fur 2126-20 (#464A4D) · Black Horizon 2132-30 (#44484D) · Wrought Iron 2124-10 (#494A4B)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Off-Black No. 57 (#454749) · Liquorice No. CB10 (#4A4949) · Black Blue No. 95 (#3E4245)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Railings?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball Railings No. 31 is #45494C. In RGB that is 69, 73, 76. Use these values to reproduce Railings 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 Railings?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Railings is Raccoon Fur 2126-20 (#464A4D). 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 Railings warm or cool?
Railings is cool, with a soft blue undertone that distinguishes it from neutral or brown-leaning blacks. Its LRV is approximately 7, so it absorbs nearly all available light and reads as a gentle off-black rather than jet. That blue cast pairs naturally with crisp whites and cooler schemes, and it tends to look its richest in north-facing light, where harder blacks can turn lifeless.
Why does Railings 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 #45494C 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 Railings have?
Railings 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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