Pitch Black vs Smelt Black
Pitch Black and Smelt Black are both Farrow & Ball neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 0.7 — “identical”. Pitch Black is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Pitch Black | Smelt Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #3D3C3C | #3C3C3C |
| Lightness (L*) | 25 | 25 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Pitch Black’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Smelt Black’s.