A cool mid blue
Reading as a cool blue, Parma Gray is another colour attributed to the great colourist John Fowler. Used as the backdrop to numerous costume dramas, it creates the perfect period feel when contrasted with Wimborne White. Though its cool nature can feel quite formal when contrasted with a bright white, it is a firm favourite for those who prefer a clean and crisp finish.
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones
Complementary white: Wimborne White
Finish Finder
Finishes | Use | Tin Size Availability | Approx. Coverage - Sq. Ft |
Estate Emulsion |
Signature chalky, very matte finish, especially suited to interior walls and ceilings. 2% Sheen |
100 ml 1 Gallon |
9 Sq. Ft. 570 Sq. Ft. |
Estate Eggshell |
Signature, very durable satin finish, especially suited to interior wood, metal, and kitchen cabinets. 20% Sheen |
750 ml 1 Gallon |
95 Sq. Ft. 480 Sq. Ft. |
Modern Emulsion |
Washable, mold and mildew resistant matte finish, especially suited to bathroom, kitchen and busy areas. 7% Sheen |
1 Gallon | 480 Sq. Ft. |
Modern Eggshell |
Extremely durable mid sheen finish, especially suited to staircases, floors, kitchen cabinets and interior metal 40% Sheen |
750 ml 1 Gallon |
95 Sq. Ft. 480 Sq. Ft. |
Full Gloss |
Most durable high gloss finish, especially suited to interior and exterior wood and metal. 95% Sheen |
750 ml 1 Gallon |
95 Sq. Ft. 480 Sq. Ft. |
Exterior Masonry |
Very durable, very matte, high-performance finish , especially suited to exterior masonry and exposed interior stone or brickwork. 2% Sheen |
1 Gallon | 325 Sq. Ft. |
Exterior Eggshell |
Very durable satin finish, especially suited to exterior wood and metal. 20% Sheen |
750 ml 1 Gallon |
105 Sq. Ft. 529 Sq. Ft. |
Dead Flat |
Exceptionally matte, elegant finish for interior walls, ceilings, wood and metal. 2% Sheen |
750 ml 1 Gallon |
95 Sq. Ft. 480 Sq. Ft. |
Farrow & Ball paints their born and bred in Dorset, England, their home since 1946. Founders John Farrow and Richard Ball were passionate about creating richly pigmented paint to original formulations using age-old methods, and it’s a passion that is matched by their craftsmen today.
Their distinctive palette of eco-friendly paints is renowned for its depth and complexity. Brimming with only the finest ingredients and rich pigments, Farrow & Ball Paint responds extraordinarily to all types of light to bring your walls to life. This unique look transforms modern and traditional homes, large and small, inside and out, across the world.
Each colour tells a story, whether it’s inspired by the beauty of nature, their Dorset home, historic houses or notable people and places. Discover hushed tones such as Elephant’s Breath, hues as deep as Hague Blue and the exact shade of our Borrowed Light.