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Lime White is an off-white shade inspired by traditional 'distemper' paints, whose recipes included ingredients derived from limestone. It features a very small amount of green pigment, which gives it an effortless softness. -
Off-White first appeared in the original palette of Farrow & Ball colours, making it a true classic. It still earns its keep in the palette today as part of the Traditional Neutrals group, alongside Old White, Slipper Satin and Lime White, which share its alluring green undertone. -
Old White, quite simply, is the most historic of Farrow & Ball whites. It's part of the Traditional Neutrals group Lime White, Off-White, Old White and Slipper Satin the shades of which all share a subtle green undertone. This tone is particularly prominent in north-facing rooms, but is downplayed in well-lit spaces, making Old White appear as more of a grey. -
Hardwick White is one of the deepest and most grey-toned of the Farrow & Ball whites. Used as a wall colour, it's a sophisticated chalky hue that appears much more grey than white. Contrasted with a strong shade such as Off-Black, meanwhile, it appears much brighter. -
String is one of Farrow & Ball's Yellow Based Neutrals, an earthy cream colour with an underlying hint of green. This green undertone makes it especially well-suited to rooms that connect to or look out onto a garden, where it subtly mimics any greenery outside. -
Cord is a strong, yellow based neutral. It makes the perfect partner for Farrow & Ball classic String, having been created as its stronger accent. As a kitchen cabinet colour, it also works brilliantly with the slightly lighter Matchstick on walls. -
The name 'Light Gray' was first used to describe colours in the 9th century, making this one of the most ancient inspirations for a Farrow & Ball colour. It has a slight green undertone that means it works particularly well with the Farrow & Ball Traditional Neutrals Group. -
French Gray, despite its name, leans heavily towards green. A beautifully subtle and indeterminate shade, it takes its inspiration from colours popular in French decoration in the 19th century, and creates very relaxed-feeling rooms. Its green undertone makes it a sympathetic colour for exterior woodwork, especially front doors. -
Lichen is a muted shade of green that effortlessly evokes the subtle beauty of the natural world. It has a slight hint of blue to it, and works well in a scheme alongside the lighter Vert De Terre. -
Light Blue is a long-standing Farrow & Ball favourite, having originally featured in the brand's first collection of colours. Its enduring popularity is largely thanks to its changeable nature, with its delicate silvery tones becoming more prominent in areas of low light. -
Pigeon is a deep yet soft blue-grey shade inspired by what else? the head and neck plumage of the humble pigeon. It's the ideal alternative to a truer grey such as Mole's Breath in spaces where a little more softness or warmth is needed, and it looks fantastic paired with pale grey Dimpse. -
Down Pipe is a true Farrow & Ball classic. A deep lead grey with a blue undertone, it creates a strong but complex finish on all sorts of surfaces, whether as a backdrop to your favourite gallery wall, a skirting board colour that ties every room together, or even a dramatic shade for floorboards. -
Parma Gray is in fact a cool blue with a distinct period feel. Paired with a bright white on woodwork, it can feel very traditional. With darker accents of navy Stiffkey Blue, however, it takes on a more contemporary look. -
Dead Salmon is a deep salmon pink, and one of Farrow & Ball's most complex shades. It's discernibly rosy in some lights, while its brown and warm grey tones come out more strongly in others. It's a flattering backdrop for any space, but looks particularly beautiful in candlelight great for a dining room. -
Hague Blue is a fantastically popular Farrow & Ball blue, a deep and inky favourite for walls, woodwork, and front doors alike. Try it as a darker accent to Borrowed Light, or all over for rooms that make a real statement. -
Railings is a blue-based shade of black, appearing more blue or more discernibly black depending on the light. It's a great favourite for kitchen cabinets, to which it brings a very modern feel, as well as for walls in smaller rooms whose owners are looking for a bold and sophisticated statement shade. -
Cooking Apple Green is a classic Farrow & Ball shade with a comforting traditional feel, especially when combined with All White woodwork. It's a versatile shade that feels fresh in brightly lit rooms and richer in low-lit spaces. -
Calke Green is named after Calke Abbey, the country house in Derbyshire where an aged version of this rich green colour was originally found. As a wall colour, it works particularly well with Old White on ceilings and woodwork. -
Hay is a warm and dusty yellow with a distinct green undertone, evoking the freshness of the crop from which it takes its name. It's less intensely coloured than the sunny Yellow Ground, and therefore easier to use for those who love yellow but are nervous of strong wall colours. -
Mouse's Back is a soft, quiet grey-brown inspired by the colour of the beloved British fieldmouse. It has a little green to it, which is especially prominent in rooms without much natural light, and works beautifully alongside other green-toned neutrals such as Lime White. -
The space from which this rich red takes its name is the impressive gallery at Attingham Park, a country house estate in the English county of Shropshire. Picture Gallery Red has a great deal of brown pigment to it, creating a depth and warmth that serves as the perfect backdrop to your favourite artworks. -
Eating Room Red is a deep, blackened burgundy shade that takes its name from the dining rooms of the mid-19th century, where damask wallpapers of this exact colour were a popular feature. -
Green Smoke is one of Farrow & Ball's most versatile greens, working just as well on kitchen cabinets and panelling as it does on walls. It's a deep and smoky shade with a generous dose of blue pigment, inspired by the interiors of the late 19th century. -
Sudbury Yellow is a soft, mid-toned yellow that even for a Farrow & Ball colour responds in a particularly extraordinary way to changing light. In light-filled rooms it is a clean, bright yellow shade, while darker rooms will give it more softness. -
A brown-based deep red
An earthy red inspired by an ancient civilisation. Less intense than Preference Red, it's still undoubtedly rich without being overwhelming. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red and Warm Tones Complementary white: Joa's White No. 226
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