Farrow & Ball Paint - Pitch Black No. 256

$120.00

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A true black

Pitch Black is as pure a black as you can get and is strong and uncomplicated in all lights. Named after the dark sticky residue of coal tar often used in roofing, this true black has an unsurpassable depth and almost velvet quality. As with All White at the other end of our colour palette, it is easy to understand and indispensable for ironwork, woodwork or even walls if you are feeling daring! 

Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones

Complementary white: Shadow White

Finish Finder

 Finishes Use Tin Size Availability Approx. Coverage - Sq. Ft

Estate Emulsion

Signature chalky, very matte finish, especially suited to interior walls and ceilings.  

2% Sheen

100 ml

1 Gallon

9 Sq. Ft.

570 Sq. Ft.

Estate Eggshell

Signature, very durable satin finish, especially suited to interior wood, metal, and kitchen cabinets.

20% Sheen

750 ml

1 Gallon

95 Sq. Ft.

480 Sq. Ft.

Modern Emulsion

Washable, mold and mildew resistant matte finish, especially suited to bathroom, kitchen and busy areas.

7% Sheen

1 Gallon 480 Sq. Ft.
Modern Eggshell

Extremely durable mid sheen finish, especially suited to staircases, floors, kitchen cabinets and interior metal

40% Sheen

750 ml

1 Gallon

95 Sq. Ft.

480 Sq. Ft.

Full Gloss

Most durable high gloss finish, especially suited to interior and exterior wood and metal.

95% Sheen

750 ml

1 Gallon

95 Sq. Ft.

480 Sq. Ft.

Exterior Masonry

Very durable, very matte, high-performance finish , especially suited to exterior masonry and exposed interior stone or brickwork.

2% Sheen

1 Gallon 325 Sq. Ft.
Exterior Eggshell

Very durable satin finish, especially suited to exterior wood and metal.

20% Sheen

750 ml

1 Gallon

105 Sq. Ft.

529 Sq. Ft.

Dead Flat

Exceptionally matte, elegant finish for interior walls, ceilings, wood and metal.

2% Sheen

750 ml

1 Gallon

95 Sq. Ft.

480 Sq. Ft.


Coverage is dependent on thickness of application and surface type.  Figures are based on one coat although at least 2 coats are recommended.  The finishes are available in all colours except for Exterior Masonry.

Discover deeper, richer colours with Farrow & Ball Paint in an eco-friendly water base, plus high-performance finishes to transform your home inside and out.

Farrow & Ball paints their born and bred in Dorset, England, their home since 1946. Founders John Farrow and Richard Ball were passionate about creating richly pigmented paint to original formulations using age-old methods, and it’s a passion that is matched by their craftsmen today.

Their distinctive palette of eco-friendly paints is renowned for its depth and complexity. Brimming with only the finest ingredients and rich pigments, Farrow & Ball Paint responds extraordinarily to all types of light to bring your walls to life. This unique look transforms modern and traditional homes, large and small, inside and out, across the world.

Each colour tells a story, whether it’s inspired by the beauty of nature, their Dorset home, historic houses or notable people and places. Discover hushed tones such as Elephant’s Breath, hues as deep as Hague Blue and the exact shade of our Borrowed Light.

Kathie Jordan Design