Farrow & Ball Paint - Colours E to O
Eating Room Red No.43A rich burgundy The deep blackened pigmentation of our Eating Room Red gives a rich burgundy finish with a wonderfully aged feel. This, our most elegant red, takes its name from the colouring of the red damasks so popular in dining rooms in the mid-19th century and reads almost like a saturated purple if you compare it to the more modern looking Incarnadine. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red & Warm Tones Complementary white: Joa's White |
Elephant's Breath No. 229A warm mid grey This warm and contemporary grey is renowned for its characterful paint name, originally created by John Fowler, the notable English interior designer. Elephant's Breath reads as an uplifting mid grey with its hint of magenta, but can become almost lilac in the cooler light of west facing rooms. Try offsetting with Charleston Gray and London Clay for an invitingly earthy scheme with more intense accents, or pair with other Contemporary Neutrals such as the softer Strong White for a sense of neutrality and calm. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Strong White
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Farrow's Cream No. 67A traditional cream Our original cream is named after the paint pioneer who first founded the company with Richard Ball in Dorset, England. Farrow’s Cream is a pretty, traditional colour, with no addition of black pigment, which creates delightfully inviting rooms with a gentle warmth. It feels just as at home on the panelling of a 17th century hall as it does on the wooden cupboards of a relaxed family kitchen. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: White Tie |
French Gray No. 18A soothing green grey French Gray is really much more green than grey, but characterfully flits between the two depending on the light and time of day. Taking inspiration from French decoration and wallpapers used in the 19th century, it creates the most relaxed of rooms. This soothing hue is perfect for exterior woodwork and a particular favourite for front doors in our matt Exterior Eggshell, or garden furniture where it sits seamlessly amongst the greenery. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Lime White |
Great White No. 2006White with the slightest lilac hint This elegant white is not named after a shark, but simply refers to how wonderful the colour is! Great White appears to be a very pale lilac when contrasted with our All White, making it perfect for children’s bedrooms when wanting to keep a fairly neutral scheme. Despite its red undertone, it is not the warmest of pinks. The inclusion of the merest amount of black lifts it to a wonderfully sophisticated shade with an extraordinary depth of colour. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: All White
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Green Blue No. 84Quite simply green blue This chameleon colour needs no other name, it is exactly what it says – sometimes blue and sometimes green depending on the changing light throughout the day. Green Blue is a great favourite for family bathrooms, as the soft green adds warmth while the light blue brings a certain freshness. Try pairing with Pale Powder walls as a lighter accent. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Pointing
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Green Ground No. 206A pale and fresh green This refreshing green is a lightened version of Cooking Apple Green, created as a background colour to some of our prettiest botanical wallpapers. The paleness of Green Ground has a calming feel, so is well suited to use in kitchens to create a contented family atmosphere. Often paired with a bright white to enhance its colour, it can also be used on panelling with our darker Green Smoke to create a reassuringly historic look that seems as if it’s always belonged. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: James White |
Green Smoke No. 47A dark and smoky green A smoky green blue, this colour was popular in interiors during the late 19th century. It has an irresistibly inviting deepness and weathered familiarity when used in exterior situations, while evoking calm and serenity when used inside. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Off-White
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Hague Blue No. 30A deep dark blue This strong blue takes its name from the fantastically coloured woodwork much used by the Dutch, and still works wonderfully to ground skirtings or as an accent colour on the walls when teamed with Borrowed Light. The green undertones of this timeless, deep and dramatic blue means it sits as happily outside as it does in small dark rooms. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Old White |
Hardwick White No. 5A traditional grey This traditional grey was originally created to touch up the old limewash at Hardwick Hall and doesn’t look very white to most, unless contrasted with strong shades like Off-Black. Less blue than Lamp Room Gray and with an unsurpassed depth of colour, Hardwick White’s rich and chalky hue sits just as well in a contemporary room as it does in a historic house. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Clunch
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Hay No. 37A dusty yellow A modest yellow named after the dried crop, Hay is both warm and dusty. Less intense and sunny than the cleaner Yellow Ground, it has a distinctly green undertone which gives it an established feel, creating peaceful spaces especially when contrasted with muted Lime White woodwork. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: James White |
House White No. 2012A clean citrus white This clean off white, with its slight green undertone, has an almost citrus feel which brings with it a bright and fresh finish. Not to be thought of as a pretty cream, its subtle citrus tone is relevant to any house of any period, be it yours or ours! House White is often paired with All White when used on walls, or as a woodwork colour when used with the stronger, fresher greens like Studio Green. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: All White |
Incarnadine No. 248A classic crimson Our richest crimson originally takes its name from Latin, but is now a much used term for crimsons and reds. Similar to the deep glossy red used by David Hicks at Barons Court in the 1970s, Incarnadine is unashamedly classic and glamorous. It can be used to sumptuous effect in halls when offset with Tanner’s Brown on woodwork, or feel more edgy and graphic when paired with a bright white. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red and Warm Tones Complementary white: Wimborne White |
Inchyra Blue No. 289A dark blue grey This aged blue grey is inspired by the naturally dramatic Scottish skies that act as a backdrop for the classic Georgian Inchyra House. It can be found on the exterior doors of their very impressive byre or barn which nestles at the bottom of a rather grey and imposing brae (also known as a hill). Such is the magic of our colours, this moody hue can read more grey, blue or even green depending on the light. A great alternative to charcoal, use it to inject a hint of colour into a super contemporary home or create a dark and intimate feel by combining it with Black Blue or Vardo. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Shaded White
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India Yellow No. 66A strong and moody yellow This deep mustard yellow is famously named after the pigment collected from the urine of cows fed on a special diet of mango leaves! It creates a really cosy and surprisingly un-yellow space when contrasted with a dark tone like Tanner's Brown. It should, however, be used in moderation in small rooms where its moody intensity may be a little overwhelming. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Matchstick
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James White No. 2010An off white with a slight green hue This off white was first created for the pretty garden room of a discerning Dr James with a fresh underlying green tone. The slightest hint of green creates a calm, soothing and airy feel which is particularly useful for darker interiors. When used with no contrasts, James White transforms the space into the most light and tranquil of rooms, so it is often favoured in the bedrooms of the super stressed. It will look greener when used in contrast with All White and in north facing rooms. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: All White
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Jitney No. 293A relaxed brown based neutral
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Dimity
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Joa's White No. 226A light and contemporary taupe A warm Red Based Neutral named after our first Colour Consultant Joa, who still develops many Farrow & Ball colours. Joa’s White is a light and clean taupe with the merest hint of black pigment which makes it perfect to combine with the limestone, leather and linens often used in contemporary homes. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Dimity
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Lamp Room Gray No. 88Our traditional mid grey Our most traditional blue grey was originally created when a white room had been stained by the trimming of lamp wicks. Lamp Room Gray creates a softer more lived in finish than Pavilion Gray, while retaining a sense of timelessness. It is surprisingly strong when used in smaller rooms but softens in larger, well lit spaces. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Strong White
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Lichen No. 19A mid aged green This calm and muted green is named after the ever changing, subtle colour of creeping algae which ages stone so beautifully. It has a quiet and subtle feel to it, due to its underlying blue tone, and is perfect for use in the garden where it feels totally at one with nature. It works wonderfully as a darker accent to Vert de Terre too. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Lime White
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Light Blue No. 22A light silvery blue This silvery blue was so named because it was the lightest blue Farrow & Ball made in its first collection of colours. Light Blue becomes a little more silver in tone when used in shaded areas so is very popular for use on the walls of internal halls, especially when the remainder of the house is painted in cooler, more neutral greys. When used in well lit areas it feels both peaceful and calming, especially when paired with a cool white like Blackened. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Strong White
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Light Gray No. 17A stony grey green A stony neutral, this traditional grey green was originally used as a colour name in the 9th century - an ancient name for a timeless colour. The subtle green base of our Light Gray brings an unsurpassed depth of colour when used on walls. It is the perfect accent for all our Traditional Neutrals, used on furniture and joinery in many Off-White rooms alongside Old White. It can also be combined with Stiffkey Blue to create a very relaxed, almost mismatched feel. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Clunch
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Lime White No. 1A chalky off white This timeless off white is named after the chalky pigments used in original distempers. One of our Traditional Neutrals, its soft tone is created by the addition of a small amount of green pigment. Lime White has a totally enduring feel, and when combined with Old White or Slipper Satin it becomes both sophisticated and understated. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Slipper Satin |
London Clay No. 6Our warmest brown A warm and charming brown, London Clay is loaded with magenta pigment for a rich, earthy hue that creates the most charismatic and elegant of rooms. So named because it is a deeper accent to London Stone, consider using this dark brown in a hall or transitional area to make the rooms coming off it feel much lighter and brighter. London Clay is also the perfect accent for both Elephant's Breath and Charleston Gray. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Skimming Stone
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London Stone No. 6A warm and timeless brown A warm mid brown, London Stone was created by John Sutcliffe for a classic Nash house in Regent’s Park. With its underlying magenta tones, this unassuming stone colour is the perfect accent for each of our Red Based Neutrals. It feels effortlessly modern when contrasted with Dimity, either on walls or woodwork, and utterly timeless when paired with the stronger Oxford Stone. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Joa's White
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Lulworth Blue No. 89A fresh mid blue This fresh mid blue’s name comes from the shade of the sea at beautiful Lulworth Cove, Dorset. Typical of a formal Regency hue, Lulworth Blue sits happily alongside similarly clean Wimborne White and Parma Gray. Despite its brightness, it can promote deep and peaceful sleep when used in low lit rooms, especially when used on both walls and woodwork. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: All White
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Mahogany No. 36A dark and rich brown Mahogany is an invitingly rich brown which takes its name from the dark red wood used by master cabinet makers like Thomas Chippendale. Packed with warm tones that give a unique depth of colour, the almost burnt brown pigments create a welcoming retreat which envelopes the room in an earthy darkness. Often used with Dead Salmon to enhance historic art and antique furniture. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Joa's White
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Manor House Gray No. 265A cool architectural grey Named after the houses traditionally inhabited by the local lord, Manor House Gray is a definite grey which retains its colour in all lights, especially when contrasted with Wevet. Cooler and cleaner in feel than Charleston Gray, this Architectural Neutral is very popular in hard-edged contemporary homes that are conducive to minimal living and is often used alongside the more dramatic Railings. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Blackened
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Matchstick No. 2013The shade of unbleached wood This versatile and understated tone is named after the unbleached wood used in the stalk of a match. With the tiny addition of black, this neutral timber colour creates delightfully understated rooms which are warm without feeling creamy. In well lit rooms it has a fresher quality, especially when contrasted with White Tie or other Yellow Based Neutrals, while feeling more relaxed and traditional in a darker north facing room. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: White Tie
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Middleton Pink No. 245A delicate pink Our prettiest and most delicate pink was named after the discerning colourist, Catherine Middleton. This light pastel tone is fresh and uncomplicated, especially when contrasted with All White for a gently playful feel. Try pairing our Middleton Pink with Great White for a slightly cleaner urban finish. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: All White |
Mizzle No. 266A soft grey green This modest grey green is named after West Country evening skies when there is a mix of both mist and drizzle. The addition of green pigment diminishes any cool blue tones, creating a lighter shade of Pigeon and Blue Gray. Rooms feel soft and contented when painted in this rather indeterminate colour. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Wimborne White
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Mole's Breath No. 276A moody grey A timeless grey whose name takes its roots from the much loved Elephant's Breath, this moody hue is inspired by a smaller, furrier animal. Mole's Breath is the most versatile of our stronger accents as it can be used both with Easy Neutrals like Purbeck Stone and Contemporary Neutrals like Strong White. It is particularly effective to ground kitchen islands and when used on the walls of smaller spaces to create a fabulously sullen yet warm room. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Ammonite
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Mouse's Back No. 40A quiet grey brown This grey brown classic takes its characterful name from the fawny colour of the British field mouse. Much like its namesake, the green based Mouse’s Back is quiet in nature and feels soft in rooms both large and small. It will read greener when used on the walls of underlit rooms and is the perfect accent on furniture or floors when combined with more traditional shades such as Setting Plaster and Lime White. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Off-White
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Nancy's Blushes No. 278Our truest pink This true pink is named after the scrumptious rosy cheeks of a much loved little girl called Nancy. The uplifting shade of Nancy’s Blushes certainly grabs your attention when paired with a bright white, but can create quietly charming interiors when contrasted with a soft neutral in shady rooms. Something altogether more graphic happens when counterbalanced with St Giles Blue. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Great White
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New White No. 59A fresh cream This creamy tone is only deemed as ‘new’ because it feels much fresher than more traditional whites such as Lime White. It will warm up any room with its soft illumination, working particularly well in a country kitchen setting alongside our other Yellow Based Neutrals. New White can look milkier in colour if contrasted with White Tie or cleaner when paired with India Yellow. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: White Tie
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Off-Black No. 57A soft black This soft black is one of the original Farrow & Ball colours - an uncomplicated name for a well loved classic. Off-Black is much more flattering to adjacent colours than stronger blacks because it feels so much milder in tone and has less of the underlying cool blue of Railings or Black Blue. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Dimpse |
Off-White No. 3A chalky mid tone This mid tone off white is one of the original Farrow & Ball colours - an uncomplicated name for a timeless classic. Off-White sits within our Traditional Neutrals so works perfectly with Old White, Slipper Satin and Lime White. Its underlying green gives it an unsurpassed softness, creating a chalky and traditional wall colour or a sophisticated woodwork tone. Off-White is also great for use on floors, bouncing light onto the walls while retaining a soft, warm feel. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Slipper Satin
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Oval Room Blue No. 85A darkened historic blue Oval Room Blue is the most blackened of our blues, giving it a subtly aged feel. Named after the attractively shaped rooms of the late 18th century, it sits perfectly with our popular greys to create depth and balance in either a hall or a darker, cosier family room. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Shadow White |
Oxford Stone No. 264A pared back taupe
This classic dark taupe was inspired by the cottages found in the pretty Cotswold villages of Oxfordshire. It is the darkest of our Red Based Neutrals and sits contentedly with both Joa’s White and Dimity for a pared down neutral scheme. Brimming with warmth and an unmatchable depth, the subtle richness of Oxford Stone creates an earthy and uplifting finish from top to bottom, sweeping across woodwork and walls. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Dimity
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