Soot vs Pitch Black
Soot is a Benjamin Moore color while Pitch Black comes from Farrow & Ball. Soot reads as blue-grey, while Pitch Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 6 and 5, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Soot's blue character against Pitch Black's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Soot vs Pitch Black in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Soot and Pitch Black are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Pitch Black and Soot is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Soot vs Pitch Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soot on one side and Pitch Black on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Soot comparisons
See how Soot stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
