Stainless steel countertops and poured concrete floors frame the sleek modern kitchen walls coated in Farrow & Ball Blackened (Hex #dbdbda).

Blackened 2011

Farrow & Ball
LRV 72.07

What color is Blackened? Blackened No. 2011 by Farrow & Ball is a cool, industrial white with a subtle silver-gray undertone. Historically made with lamp black pigment, this minimalist shade offers a stark, contemporary edge that pairs beautifully with stainless steel.

Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU 2011
HEX Code #dbdbda
Light Reflectance (LRV) 72.07
Temperature Cool
Primary Undertone Gray
Hidden Undertones Blue, Black
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South-facing, West-facing
Best For Minimalist kitchens, industrial spaces, modern bedrooms, ceilings, trim

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A precise digital board split between a minimalist kitchen featuring Farrow & Ball Blackened walls and a bottom flat-lay of concrete and matte black steel.

Space visualization: This cool silver-grey hue applied to kitchen walls, paired with dark flat-panel cabinetry and concrete countertops.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Cool crisp northern light
  • Cabinetry Color:Farrow & Ball Down Pipe
  • Key Materials:Matte black steel, concrete, poured resin
  • Hardware Finishes:Matte black
  • Architectural Style:Industrial Minimalist

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Down Pipe Farrow & Ball • 26
A split-layout conceptual board capturing an industrial space with pale grey drywall on top, and a textured flat-lay with exposed brick and wire mesh below.

Digital palette: A pale grey tone used on massive drywall sections, accented by exposed brick and polished concrete flooring.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Harsh directional skylight
  • Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Pitch Black
  • Key Materials:Exposed brick, steel beams, wire mesh
  • Flooring:Polished concrete
  • Vibe:Raw urban

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Pitch Black Farrow & Ball • 256
A two-part digital board presenting a modern bedroom with cool off-white walls above, grounded by a flat-lay of pale ash wood and charcoal wool below.

Interior color test: A cool off-white shade on bedroom walls, complemented by wide plank ash flooring and charcoal wool blankets.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft diffused morning light
  • Coordinating Colors:Farrow & Ball Cornforth White
  • Key Materials:Charcoal wool, pale ash wood
  • Flooring:Wide plank ash
  • Styling Pro Tips:Use warm textures to prevent the cool undertone from feeling sterile.

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Cornforth White Farrow & Ball • 228
A digital visualization board illustrating a contemporary Scandinavian ceiling painted in soft cool grey on top, and a flat-lay of bleached wood and plaster below.

Conceptual rendering: Soft cool grey applied to the ceiling, paired beautifully with smooth plaster details and bleached wood floors.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Uplighting from warm sconces
  • Wall Color:Farrow & Ball All White
  • Key Materials:Plaster, linen, bleached wood
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary Scandinavian
  • Vibe:Airy and spacious

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All White Farrow & Ball • 2005
A split architectural board depicting a modern classic hallway with pale grey baseboards and casings, paired with a flat-lay of white marble and polished chrome.

Digital layout: A pale grey hue applied to substantial baseboards and door casings, accented by white marble flooring and glass decor.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright southern daylight
  • Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray
  • Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
  • Key Materials:Glass, white marble
  • Architectural Style:Modern Classic

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