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A quiet dark stone
A dark, quiet colour that sits effortlessly alongside natural materials, such as weathered wood or flagstone floors. It feels reserved and comforting in equal measure. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Stirabout No. 300 -
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 -
A deep ochre
An aged yellow celebrating the ever so familiar cloth used to clean homes worldwide. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Lime White No. 1 -
A smoky grey-green
Inspired by the soot and tarnished brass of traditional candle snuffers, this is a green interpretation of our beloved Inchyra Blue. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Shaded White No. 201 -
A clean light blue
This highly requested, cleaner interpretation of Light Blue takes its name from the folkloric fires of Sweden, often decorated in this shade. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White and Light Tones Complementary white: Strong White No. 2001 -
A grounded orange hue
Named after the marmelo quince, the inspiration for marmalade, this is a thoroughly comforting shade. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red and Warm Tones Complementary white: Joa's White No. 226 -
A crisp, blue-based neutral
A fresh neutral with distinctive blue undertones, this colour has a certain crispness like the starch it is named after. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White and Light Tones Complementary white: All White No. 2005 -
A familiar terracotta
Inspired by the origins of the word apron, this is a familiar clay colour with a well-loved feel. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red and Warm Tones Complementary white: Stirabout No. 300 -
An intense muddied green
The green pigment in this dark neutral has been reduced so much that it's barely there - some see brown, while others see green. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Old White No. 4 -
A softer salmon hue
This lighter interpretation of Dead Salmon is inspired by both the soft hue and gentle, curved shape of the prized shellfish. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones Complementary white: Dimity No. 2008 -
A down-to-earth green
Named after the tool beloved by gardeners to create holes for planting seeds or bulbs, this muddied green has a close association with the natural world. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones Complementary white: Slipper Satin No. 2004 -
This clean mid green is named in honour of a kind and generous member of our Farrow & Ball team who is sadly no longer with us. A dependable, uncomplicated colour, with the ability to feel even greener in bright daylight or more conservative in lower light. This shade is a beautiful addition to any home. -
Inspired by midnight skies, this spiritual colour is named after the term Homer used to describe the sea. Our richest blue, it's the perfect addition to our strong blue family, being more sophisticated than Stiffkey Blue and more upbeat than Hague Blue. In low-light, Wine Dark becomes even richer, making it particularly glamorous in candlelight and perfect for creating intimate spaces. -
Our most spirited red, the name of this fiery hue was originally used to describe the deceit of pirates. Full of buccaneering spirit, Bamboozle brings joy and warmth to any room scheme and is easy to use in both traditional and modern homes. It will hold its own in any light and pairs brilliantly with other strong colours, like Beverly and Wine Dark. -
For an upbeat space, try this lively green. A lighter version of Breakfast Room Green, Whirlybird is inspired by the papery winged seeds beloved by many playful young gardeners and nature lovers. It looks particularly lively in morning light and is complemented by Beverly and James White. -
A historic-feeling pink, this shade was developed for the dining room at Templeton House to offset the magnificent Wedgwood plaques made to commemorate the former owner, although it suits a contemporary setting just as well. A more intense version of Setting Plaster or Pink Ground, it creates a warm, welcoming space, particularly in low light where this shade becomes surprisingly deep. -
Stirabout is inspired by the nurturing porridge favoured over many centuries in Ireland. An earthy tone with just a hint of underlying grey, it's perfect for creating a relaxed feel, which will never be too cold. Try pairing it with Jitney and natural fabrics for a laidback look. -
The lightest and most delicate of our pinks, this charming colour is that of the tacking thread used in Haute Couture ateliers. It may be delicate but it's strong in character and has enough colour contrast with white. Perfect paired with vintage finds or industrial accents, this shade works well in both traditional and modern schemes. -
A lighter, less grey version of popular De Nimes, Selvedge is named after the highly prized denim woven on a shuttle loom to produce closed edges. It's particularly good in low-light spaces, creating a familiar and friendly atmosphere, making it suited to bedrooms or rooms you spend time in, in the evening. It pairs beautifully with accents of darker colours like Inchyra Blue or Hopper Head. -
This clean cool blue is inspired by the wings of seabirds when seen in bright sunlight. Sitting between Parma Gray and Lulworth Blue, Kittiwake has a touch more black pigment creating a warmer, more relaxed feel. This shade is perfect for living spaces, staying truly blue in all lights. It also complements stainless steel especially well, so is ideal for contemporary kitchens. A sophisticated blue, it looks fantastic with Wine Dark and Borrowed Light. -
Sitting between the ever-popular Railings and Down Pipe, this classic charcoal colour is inspired by the attractively designed iron containers used to catch rainwater at the top of a downpipe. Ideal for creating inviting spaces, Hopper Head works beautifully with nearly any Farrow & Ball shade or can be used exclusively across walls, woodwork and the ceiling for a dramatic space. -
Yellow Ground was originally used as a background colour to Farrow & Ball wallpapers, and today is one of its most popular yellows. Lighter than Sudbury Yellow and warmer than Citron, it's a true sunny yellow that creates discernibly happy spaces without ever feeling overpowering. -
A gentle green named after the circular currents enjoyed by wild water swimmers as a natural jacuzzi. This evocative colour creates a seamless connection with nature, perfect for use in a garden room or alongside natural materials. A breath of fresh air, Eddy is also an ideal choice for calm, relaxing spaces. It is delicate in tone without crossing into pastel and sits at the lightest end of the French Gray and Treron family. -
Yeabridge Green is a fresh mid-toned green. It's based on a colour found at an 18th-century farmhouse in Somerset, which was still lush and bright on its discovery despite being many years old. Less yellow than Churlish Green and more so than Breakfast Room Green, it offers the best of both worlds. -
Wimborne White is one of the brightest whites in the Farrow & Ball palette. It features just a small hint of yellow, giving it a warmth that sets it apart from a pure white while still retaining a fresh feel. Try it as a softer alternative to All White. -
Worsted is a woven fabric named after the Norfolk village where it was originally made. Farrow & Ball's own Worsted takes its colour from the suits often made from this material, most often in deep shades of grey. It's lighter than Mole's Breath, but deeper than Purbeck Stone, and makes a great accompaniment to both. -
White Tie is a pretty, traditional white with a yellow base. As a wall colour, it imparts a gentle warmth to any space, with just a hint of black pigment adding a surprising depth. Used alongside other shades from the Farrow & Ball Yellow Based Neutrals, like the darker Matchstick and String, it creates a delicately creamy scheme. -
Wevet is a clean and simple white with cool undertones. Perfect for those looking for a barely-there white, it has a hint of grey that makes it more interesting than a pure brilliant white when used floor to ceiling, but still subtle and easy to live with. -
Vardo takes its name from the ornate horse-drawn wagons once commonly used by Romanichal Travellers across Britain, which often used vibrant tones such as this rich teal in their decoration. Make it the star of any scheme by teaming with subtle pale greys such as Ammonite or Strong White. -
Vert De Terre is inspired by the 'green earth' pigment often used as a base for flesh tones in medieval portraiture. It has a slight blue undertone that sets it apart from the warmer Cooking Apple Green and greyer Ball Green, while also giving it a soft and soothing feel. -
Treron is a sophisticated dark grey-green shade. A greener alternative to Farrow & Ball favourite Pigeon, it aptly takes its name from a green-breasted genus of the pigeon family. Try it as an accent to French Gray or lighter shades in the Farrow & Ball Traditional Neutrals group. -
Teresa's Green has a distinct blue base balanced by green undertones, both of which give the resulting colour an incredibly fresh feel. It has a soft and calming feel that makes it particularly suited to bedrooms and bathrooms, especially when paired with a delicate neutral like White Tie. -
Tanner's Brown is a strong dark brown that can appear almost black in certain lights. It's a great alternative to a pure black to create a lower-contrast look, especially in well-lit rooms where its warm red undertones become more apparent. -
Tallow is a creamy yellow-based white, taking its name from the natural material once used to make soaps and candles. Its underlying pink and yellow pigments give it a warm and reflective quality that helps to make the most of any available light. -
Sulking Room Pink is a deep, muted rose pink. In some lights it has a stronger neutral presence, which give it an edgier feel than more classic pinks. It takes its name from the boudoir, a room named after the French verb 'bouder', meaning 'to sulk'. -
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. -
Studio Green is the darkest green in the Farrow & Ball palette, taken from the studio in which the company's original palette of colours was mixed. When used outdoors, it takes on a much greener hue, while indoors it can appear almost black. -
Strong White is a light neutral shade that sits somewhere between a white and a pale grey. It has a very subtle lilac undertone shared by the rest of the Farrow & Ball Contemporary Neutrals, which all partner brilliantly with Strong White to create a contemporary scheme with just a hint of warmth. -
Stony Ground started life as an incredibly popular Farrow & Ball wallpaper colour, and today is a welcome addition to its range of neutral paint colours. It's a traditional stony beige with a slight hint of red, which gives it a subtle warmth and tangible depth. -
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. -
Stone Blue is a cheerful and lively mid-toned blue, just as at home on a feature wall or piece of furniture as it is when used from floor to ceiling. Try it with deep purple colour Pelt for an unexpected combination with a vintage feel, or with the pale neutral tones of Dimpse for a more traditional look. -
Stiffkey Blue pronounced 'stoo-key' is inspired by the Norfolk beach of the same name, where the mud is a unique shade of navy blue. In the home, however, it can create a wonderfully traditional feel, especially when used alongside pale grey Ammonite on woodwork. -
Skylight is a pale and delicate shade that shifts beautifully between grey and blue depending on the light. In smaller spaces, it's cooler and more overtly blue, while large and airy spaces will give it a paler and greyer feel. -
Slipper Satin is a delicate off-white shade inspired by the silky fabric of traditional ballet slippers. It has a chalky, almost greyed tone that sits wonderfully alongside Farrow & Ball Old White on woodwork, or with other Traditional Neutrals such as Off-White or Lime White, to create a subtle and timeless scheme. -
Skimming Stone is a light grey with subtle lilac undertones, which give it just the right amount of warmth while still feeling contemporary. Due to its warmer tone, it's a great grey for bedrooms, and makes a wonderful addition to any room alongside Farrow & Ball classic Elephant's Breath, its darker accent. -
Shaded White is neither warm nor cool more of a true neutral white that always seems as if it's being viewed in deep shade. It's an incredibly versatile neutral for walls and woodwork alike, especially when paired with the darker Drop Cloth to create a relaxed yet sophisticated feel. -
Shadow White is an off-white with an ever-so-slight hint of grey, creating the impression of a true white used in shade. It's a great alternative to a pure brilliant white, creating a softer and more considered feel, and it sits beautifully alongside the slightly darker Shaded White and slightly lighter School House White to create a calming neutral scheme. -
Setting Plaster takes both its name and its colour from newly plastered walls, with their distinctive pinky-brown hue. Its hint of yellow pigment gives it a subtle warmth, which pairs particularly well with deeper and warmer accent colours such as rich brown Mahogany. -
Red Earth contains a blend of red and yellow pigments, both of which come together to create a terracotta tone of enormous warmth. It's a rich and earthy colour that suits homes both old and new, particularly in smaller spaces, where it feels inviting and enveloping. -
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. -
Purbeck Stone takes its name and colour from the Isle of Purbeck, near Farrow & Ball's home on the south coast of England. Part of the Easy Neutrals group, it's not too warm and not too cool, making it incredibly easy to pair with many shades from the Farrow & Ball palette, but particularly with Cornforth White, Wevet or Ammonite. -
Pointing is a pale yet warm white from the Farrow & Ball Red Based Neutrals group, named after the mortar used in traditional brickwork. It makes a sympathetic addition to any scheme that uses strong, traditional colours, where a bright white might feel too high-contrast. -
Preference Red is a traditional-feeling deep red with a nod to Farrow & Ball's past as a purveyor of 'Preference Paints'. For a more classic feel, try it with any of the Farrow & Ball Red Based Neutrals such as Dimity or Pointing or go bold by pairing it with Paean Black. -
Plummett is a deep, true grey that creates a modern architectural feel when used on woodwork. It works brilliantly as an addition to an industrial-style scheme, where its strong tones can really hold their own. -
Pitch Black is exactly what its name suggests a pure, strong, uncomplicated shade of black. A classic and versatile favourite for metalwork and woodwork, it also makes a brilliant statement wall shade for a small space, particularly in Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion, which gives it an almost velvety look. -
Like Yellow Ground and Blue Ground, this soft and dusty pink was originally used as a background colour for Farrow & Ball wallpapers, until by popular demand it became a paint colour in its own right. It is light and delicate yet loaded with warmth thanks to a generous amount of yellow pigment. -
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. -
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. -
Peignoir is a soft pink with a generous dose of grey, making it a sophisticated option for any room of the home. Due to its grey undertones, it works particularly well in a scheme alongside the Farrow & Ball Contemporary Neutrals. -
Pavilion Gray is a mid-grey tone with subtle blue undertones. It feels particularly at home in contemporary spaces, where it creates a feeling of airiness and spaciousness. Try it with any combination of Manor House Gray, Dimpse or Blackened for a simple scheme. -
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. -
Pale Powder is a pale aqua colour, developed as a lighter version of Farrow & Ball Archive colour Powder Blue. With its underlying hint of green pigment, it never feels cold, despite having the tendency to appear almost grey in north-facing rooms. -
Paean Black is a red-based shade of black, making it the perfect woodwork colour or accent for lighter shades of red. It brings an elegant feel to interior and exterior features alike. -
Oxford Stone is a deeper shade of taupe belonging to the Farrow & Ball Red Based Neutrals. The darkest in the group, it sits contentedly alongside the lighter Dimity and Joa's White for an all-neutral look with a tangible warmth. -
Oval Room Blue is the most "blackened" of Farrow & Ball blues, containing a generous amount of the black pigment that gives many Farrow & Ball colours their earthy, lived-in feel. It sits beautifully in a scheme alongside greys, creating rooms of depth and balance. -
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. -
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. -
Off-Black is quite simply what it says: a softer alternative to a true, pitch black for front doors, woodwork, and for the daring the walls of any small space crying out for a bit of character. -
Nancy's Blushes takes its inspiration from a rosy-cheeked little girl named Nancy. Cheerful and uplifting, it nevertheless feels sophisticated when used alongside a soft neutral in a low-lit room. For a more impactful look, try it with the graphic St Giles Blue. -
With a less aged feel than more traditional Farrow & Ball neutrals, such as Lime White, New White creates fresh and warm interiors. It works wonders alongside its fellow Yellow Based Neutrals, Matchstick and String, especially in a country kitchen. -
Mizzle is a West Country dialect word for a mix of mist and drizzle. This evocative tone is a light and misty green-grey tone, without any coolness from blue undertones. Try it with the stronger Pigeon on trim for a cohesive look. -
Mole's Breath is a strong grey that makes a very versatile accent for other Farrow & Ball greys, whether an Easy Neutral like Wevet or a Contemporary Neutral like Strong White. Used on walls in a smaller room, it feels daring yet comforting. Or, try it on a kitchen island to make a statement against lighter grey cabinets. -
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. -
Matchstick is a simple tone with a simple source of inspiration the humble kitchen match. The colour of unbleached wood, it's warm but not overly creamy, creating a fresh feel in rooms that receive a lot of natural light. Try it in a scheme with lighter yellow-based neutrals New White and White Tie.
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