Blackened (No.2011)
A cool, sophisticated off-white with gray undertones. More gray than a typical white.
About Farrow & Ball Blackened
Blackened (No.2011) is a white from Farrow & Ball's collection with an LRV of 72 and cool off-white undertones. A cool, sophisticated off-white with gray undertones. More gray than a typical white.
With a light-to-medium LRV of 72, Blackened sits in a versatile sweet spot. It has enough depth to read as more than a white or off-white, adding real color and character to a room, while still reflecting enough light to keep spaces feeling open and airy. This is the range where most popular whole-house colors live, because they offer warmth and personality without making rooms feel smaller.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Blackened has an LRV of 72, placing it in the light range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Blackened has cool off-white undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A cool, sophisticated off-white with gray undertones. More gray than a typical white. Cool undertones like these pair naturally with other cool elements: gray-toned wood, chrome and silver hardware, white marble, and cool-toned textiles. They can feel disconnected from strongly warm elements like honey oak or brass, so consider your existing finishes before committing.
Lighting Behavior
In bright rooms, reads as a cool, refined white. In dim rooms, the gray adds depth.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Blackened with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Blackened
Farrow & Ball recommends Blackened for: whole house, bedroom, bathroom, hallway.
Blackened is versatile enough to use as a whole-house color, providing a consistent, cohesive look as you move from room to room. Whole-house colors need to work in multiple lighting conditions and alongside various furnishings, which is why a balanced LRV (72) and manageable undertones are essential. Blackened handles this well.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Farrow & Ball Blackened from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Eider White is more purple. Blackened is more neutral.
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Coordinating Colors
These colors pair beautifully with Blackened for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Farrow & Ball Blackened is Eider White (SW 7014) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Eider White is more purple. Blackened is more neutral. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Blackened has cool off-white undertones. A cool, sophisticated off-white with gray undertones. More gray than a typical white. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Blackened (No.2011) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72, which puts it in the light range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 72, this is a light color that will keep rooms feeling bright and open.
Blackened leans cool. The cool off-white undertones give it a crisp, fresh quality. It pairs well with chrome, silver, cool-toned wood, and white marble. In south-facing rooms with warm light, the cool undertones help keep the color from feeling too warm.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.