Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
No. 57
Off-Black is the softest of Farrow & Ball's blacks, a blackened charcoal with a faint blue undertone that reads like ink diluted with water. It was designed to mimic the gentler blacks of historic painted ironwork rather than a modern jet black. That softness suits front doors, staircases, window frames, and trim in period homes where true black looks too new.
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) · Iron Ore SW 7069 (#434341) · Perle Noir SW 9154 (#4F4D51)
Benjamin Moore: Midnight Oil 1631 (#464748) · Graphite 1603 (#444647) · Raccoon Fur 2126-20 (#464A4D)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Railings No. 31 (#45494C) · Liquorice No. CB10 (#4A4949) · Black Blue No. 95 (#3E4245)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Off-Black?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball Off-Black No. 57 is #454749. In RGB that is 69, 71, 73. Use these values to reproduce Off-Black 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 Off-Black?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Off-Black is Midnight Oil 1631 (#464748). 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 Off-Black warm or cool?
Off-Black is cool, its blue undertone separating it from brown-based blacks like Tanner's Brown. With an LRV of approximately 6, it absorbs nearly all light, though it reads perceptibly softer than a pure black against white trim. The blue cast becomes visible in daylight and disappears at night. It is the more forgiving choice where a true black would feel hard-edged.
Why does Off-Black 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 #454749 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 Off-Black have?
Off-Black has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 6, meaning it reflects about 6% 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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