Farrow & Ball Paint - Colour A to D
All White No.2005A totally pure white All White is exactly what it says! Unusually, it contains no other pigment except for white, creating the softest most sympathetic colour without the colder blue undertones of a brilliant white. One of our Contemporary Neutrals, All White pairs seamlessly with Skimming Stone and Strong White for a warm scheme with a slight edge. For a clean and almost graphic finish, contrast with fresh, strong tones like Pitch Black and St Giles Blue. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Strong White
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Ammonite No. 274A naturally understated grey Ammonite is named after the treasured fossils often found on the Dorset coast. It has a fantastically understated quality, and sits effortlessly with our Easy Neutrals. Neither too warm nor too cool, its subtle grey tone creates a hushed and calming feel in homes both old and new. Try pairing with All White to accent its light grey feel. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Wevet |
Arsenic No. 214A lively mint green Arsenic has a lively, stimulating feel despite its name being derived from the poison that was rumoured to have been in the wallpaper that poisoned Napoleon after his capture. Its vivid mint colour makes it feel just as at home on contemporary kitchen cabinets, especially when paired with Down Pipe, as it does on the walls of a 19th century dining room. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: All White |
Babouche No. 223A cheerful yellow Babouche takes its exotic name from the distinctive colour of the leather slippers worn by men in Morocco. It has a cheerful brightness that will intensify when used in large areas, but it is always dignified and never garish. Babouche can be paired with Railings for a very modern but sumptuous effect. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: House White |
Ball Green No. 75An established silvery green This muted green is a tribute to Richard Ball, the paint pioneer who first founded our company in Dorset, England with John Farrow. It is an old distemper colour with a more sober, established feel than fresh Cooking Apple Green. It has a magical quality of appearing almost silver in candlelight, so is great for use in dining rooms. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: James White |
Bancha No. 298A protective olive green This mid-century modern green is a darker version of the much loved archive colour, Olive. Perfect for those who want to embrace stronger colour in the home, its sober tone creates rooms that feel calm and serene - especially when combined with soft pinks and browns. Named after Japanese tea leaves, Bancha, like a cup of green tea, provides a feeling of security. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Shaded White
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Blackened No. 211A cool white Our coolest white, with the slightest hint of grey, was historically made with the addition of lamp black pigment gathered from the smoke of burning oil lamps. Blackened sits perfectly with each of our Architectural Neutrals for a minimal look or stronger industrial feel. It’s particularly spectacular when used in Full Gloss within stainless steel kitchens, or when paired with All White for an uncompromisingly modern finish. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: All White |
Blazer No. 212A brilliant red Blazer is a bright and cheerful vermilion which reads like a cleaner, more contemporary version of Rectory Red. It grabs your attention just like the sports blazers worn at St John’s College, Cambridge after which it was named. Close in colour to orange, this rich hue is both regal and charming. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red & Warm Tones Complementary white: Joa's White |
Blue Gray No. 91A cool blue grey With its subtle mix of blue, green and black pigments, Blue Gray creates the most relaxed of rooms that feel as if they have always been there. It is a cooler, more weathered version of French Gray and has the same almost magical quality of gently shifting between blue and grey depending on the light and time of day. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Shaded White |
Blue Ground No. 210A clean mid blue First used as a wallpaper ground colour in our damask collection, Blue Ground creates an upbeat and happy atmosphere which is often used in playrooms as an accent colour alongside Wevet or James White. This clean mid blue tone is both optimistic and friendly, but never cold. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Pointing |
Bone No. 15A soft and stony grey A soft grey with a touch of green, this stony neutral is simply named after the colour of bones found in the animal kingdom. Softer than Old White, Bone creates a timeless look suited to halls when combined with Lime White on woodwork. It can also be used to create a feeling of light and space when paired with lighter tones; or as a sympathetic neutral with our stronger, more traditional colours. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Lime White |
Borrowed Light No. 235A pale and illuminating blue Evoking the colour of summer skies, Borrowed Light is a wonderfully pale blue named after the delicate light that cascades through small windows and fanlights. It works as well in a room deprived of light as it does in an airy sunroom. This soft and classic tone is perfectly suited to children’s bedrooms, especially when contrasted with Stiffkey Blue on furniture or woodwork. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: All White
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Brassica No. 271A dark and sophisticated lavender Brassica’s rich lavender tones feel both feminine and charming in light areas, but become much more sophisticated and grey in darker areas due to an underlying hint of black. Named after the group of plants which includes purple sprouting broccoli, this warm shade lifts cold feeling rooms without being overtly red. It is often combined with Elephant's Breath and Skimming Stone for a rich, contemporary feel. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Great White
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Breakfast Room Green No. 81A cheerful green Breakfast Room Green is the most cheerful of all our greens, remaining lively in both bright sunlight or softer candlelight. Named after the usually east facing rooms designed for eating the first meal of the day, it is particularly beautiful in the dawn light. When used alone on both walls and woodwork it becomes incredibly striking. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: James White |
Brinjal No. 222A sophisticated aubergine Brinjal takes its name from the beautifully deep and shiny skin of the aubergine, so it is particularly magnificent in Full Gloss. It can create a warm and highly sophisticated finish when used on all walls, but is more often used as a feature wall to enhance a neutral Skimming Stone scheme or as an accent on the underside of a bath or kitchen island. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red & Warm Tones Complementary white: Skimming Stone |
Cabbage White No. 269The slightest hint of blue A subtle white with the slightest hint of blue, Cabbage White takes its name from the most delicate of butterflies. This palest of blues is perfect for rooms that go up into the eaves where you want to use just one colour on both walls and ceiling. This colour really comes into its own when contrasted with All White. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: All White |
Calamine No. 230Delicate pink with a touch of grey Calamine is indeed named after the lotion we all used as children to soothe nettle stings and rashes! A light touch of grey prevents this subtle pink from being too sugary, giving a much fresher finish. In smaller rooms it becomes intense, but in larger well lit rooms it feels much more delicate. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Great White |
Calke Green No. 34A traditional sage green This rich and traditional green is a cleaned version of a colour originally found in the breakfast room at Calke Abbey. It is best used either on its own on both walls and woodwork, or with a darker neutral like Old White to enhance its deep sage notes. It is particularly suitable for smaller rooms and studies due to its dark and masculine feel. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Slipper Satin
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Calluna No. 270A tranquil lilac Calluna takes its name from the beautiful heather so prolific across the moors of Scotland. A touch of black ensures that it appears more lilac than pink, making this colour feel both soft and tranquil yet strangely sophisticated. It can be contrasted with sympathetic Great White or used with darker Brassica and Pelt to great effect. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Wimborne White |
Card Room Green No. 79A masculine grey green This dark grey green is named after the study like rooms much favoured in the Victorian period and is unapologetic in its masculine feel. It really comes alive when contrasted with a warm neutral like Off-White or set against the darker Studio Green, but feels more contemporary when used with no contrasts at all. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Lime White |
Charleston Gray No. 243A deep, warm grey A warm and muted grey, Charleston Gray is named after the much loved home of the equally artistic and intellectual Bloomsbury Group in West Sussex. Very popular for use in modern living rooms, its brown undertones create a warm, enveloping and hushed atmosphere. It is the perfect accent colour for all the warm Contemporary Neutrals or can be used on woodwork with rich Brinjal. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Skimming Stone
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Charlotte's Locks No. 268A deep and playful orange Charlotte's Locks takes its inspiration from the flame red hair of our Head of Creative and brings a playful late 1970s look. This deep and dramatic orange is particularly spectacular when used in small areas with a sharp contrast either in All White or Black Blue - for the very brave, do try in Full Gloss! Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red & Warm Tones Complementary white: All White |
Churlish Green No. 251A yellow based green Churlish Green takes its name from the old English definition relating to simple peasant life. With its highly pigmented yellow base, this mid green creates a totally unique look which makes it a statement colour when contrasted with shades as strong as Tanner’s Brown. It is also fabulous when used in Full Gloss. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: James White |
Cinder Rose No. 246A wildly romantic rose pink Cinder Rose has barely any of the yellow pigment found in most pinks, making it feel bluer and more romantic. Taking its name from the prettiest of traditional roses, it is the perfect colour for creating a dusky feel in a bedroom, but is also much favoured in garden rooms when paired with complementary Skimming Stone. To enhance its softness, try using Great White on your woodwork. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Great White
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Citron No. 74A warm lemon yellow Citron, as the name suggests, is a warm Mediterranean yellow which has a bright intensity in small spaces and is fantastically welcoming in halls. It is softer in well lit rooms but is perhaps a little too stimulating for the bedroom. Try contrasting with House White on ceilings and woodwork. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: House White |
Cooking Apple Green No. 32A fresh iconic green Cooking Apple Green is a Farrow & Ball classic which always feels charmingly familiar and, like all greens, creates the feeling of health and vigour. It has a rich, old fashioned look in darker situations, but often feels much fresher and brighter in well lit rooms and when contrasted with a bright white. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: James White |
Cook's Blue No. 237A vibrant blue Cook’s Blue was inspired by the rich and poignant finish in the cook’s closet at Calke Abbey where the walls had been untouched for many decades. This bright and deeply pigmented colour is perfect for use both in kitchens and exterior eating areas, as this vibrant tone is said to deter flies! But it is perfectly at home anywhere in the house. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: All White
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Cord No. 16A strong earthy neutral This earthy yellow based neutral is so called because it is a stronger version of String, both in colour and use! Cord has a traditional ‘below stairs’ feel and works as the perfect kitchen unit colour with String or Matchstick on the walls. The warmly aged hue has a surprising strength of colour in underlit rooms, so is often used in studies and libraries. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: New White |
Cornforth White No. 228An understated gray Cornforth White is the mid tone in the group of Easy Neutrals which are totally understated and extremely versatile. Neither too warm nor too cool, Cornforth White sits contentedly between Ammonite and Purbeck Stone to create a hushed and calming retreat. Named in memory of John Cornforth, the revered architectural historian, contrast with Wevet to enhance its grey qualities. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Wevet
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Cromarty No. 285A muted green grey This very light green grey is named after the Cromarty Firth estuary, a place of swirling mists mentioned daily in the Shipping Forecast. A neutral yet atmospheric colour, Cromarty brings a muted softness to any room, creating an easy to use finish that is neither too green nor too grey. A shade lighter than Mizzle, it works beautifully when grouped with Blue Gray or Pigeon. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Shadow White |
Dayroom Yellow No. 233A refreshing pale yellow A typical Regency colour, this charmingly simple pale yellow takes its name from the rooms which were filled with light and enjoyed during the day. Perhaps the most refreshing in feel of all Farrow & Ball colours, Dayroom Yellow is perfect for use in rooms of a sunny disposition, flooding the space with light and colour particularly when contrasted with All White. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: Wimborne White
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Dead Salmon No. 28An aged salmon pink A subtle shade whose name refers to the flat or ‘dead’ finish of an aged pink painted at Kedleston Hall in 1805, Dead Salmon has a magical quality to it as everyone sees it differently. Be it a strong mushroom steeped in history, or a warming buff neutral, this deep salmon pink creates the most subtle and serene of environments suitable as a backdrop in candlelit dining rooms. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red & Warm Tones Complementary white: Dimity |
De Nimes No. 299A down to earth and grounding blue This quietly elegant blue feels wonderfully down to earth, so could be used on anything from a kitchen island to an airy drawing room. The exact shade is rooted in a regency palette but is inspired by the cloth of everyday workwear made in the French city Nîmes. Like denim, its blue hue is ultimately fashionable and yet always feels grounded. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Shaded White |
Dimpse No. 277A cool and delicate grey Dimpse is a delicate grey named after the quaint West Country dialect for the colour of twilight and is one of our cooler Architectural Neutrals. Sitting between Pavilion Gray and Blackened, its subtle blue undertones work particularly well in modern architectural spaces. Brush onto kitchen units alongside a Down Pipe island for a clean finish that is conducive to minimal living. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones Complementary white: All White
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Dix Blue No. 82A relaxed green blue This vintage blue takes its name from one of the first Farrow & Ball stockists based in East Anglia. Like many of our blues, Dix Blue has a large dose of green included in it, making it both warm and easy to live with. A touch of black pigment brings a slightly aged and relaxed vintage feel, making it perfect for use on upcycled furniture, panelling and woodwork, as well as living room walls. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Clunch |
Dorset Cream No. 68A rich double cream Dorset Cream’s name conjures up exactly the right colour in our minds; a rich double cream made in the heart of the West Country. A darker and more yellow version of Farrow's Cream, it should never be used with a bright white but with a sympathetic Yellow Based Neutral like New White, to create a gentle warmth and charmingly traditional scheme. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: New White |
Dove Tale No. 267A warm grey with lilac undertones Dove Tale is a darker version of Elephant's Breath and is perfect for those who are hoping for a warm grey finish. Typical of the colours used by the bohemian Bright Young Things between the wars, it is the perfect choice for the bedroom as its gentle lilac undertone create a soft and inviting feel. Pair with Skimming Stone for the most flattering and subtle scheme. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Strong White |
Down Pipe No. 26A dramatic lead grey Down Pipe, a dark lead grey, has definite blue undertones to it which deepen the complexity of the finish. Originally inspired by the colour used to paint downpipes and guttering, it has been embraced for use inside the home with fanatical zeal! This daringly dark hue is fabulous as a background to art, and extremely effective for use in halls to create a deeply dramatic entrance to the home. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Dimpse |
Drop Cloth No. 283A gentle mid grey beige Neither too yellow, nor too grey, Drop Cloth is the traditional name for the indispensable painter's dust sheet which this muted colour embodies. A nod to our painters and decorators, this mid grey beige is the perfect contrast to our slightly lighter Shaded White and Shadow White, creating a trio of colours that sit effortlessly together in modern and traditional homes, both large and small. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Shadow White
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