The Most Popular Farrow and Ball Colours
Farrow and Ball have an extensive range of well-known colours in 132 different shades. Knowing which colour to choose can be an extremely hard decision to make. From cool to neutral shades, earthy tones and more unique deeper hues there is a lot to consider when picking a Farrow and Ball paint colour.Â
We recommend selecting some colour samples and brushing these onto lining paper to see how the colour and the finish look in your space in different light conditions.Â
Here we run you through some of Farrow and Ball’s most popular colours to help inspire you for your next project. If you're looking for advice on which Farrow and Ball finish to select, we have outlined these in our related article.
If you're looking for a durable finish, we'd strongly recommend Farrow & Ball modern Emulsion or Dead Flat - both are washable finishes, perfect for high traffic areas. Alternatively, if you don't require a durable finish we'd suggest Estate Emulsion as this finish is perfect for low traffic areas of the home and is also perfect at hiding imperfections.Â
Skimming Stone
A versatile light greige paint from Farrow and Ball, neutral tones offering more warmth than a grey or white.Â
Ammonite
Ammonite is a must have grey. A light true grey, meaning it's not too warm or too cold and works in most spaces, creating an understated blank canvas.
Pigeon
Pigeon is a mid blue grey with green undertones, making it Farrow and Ball’s most popular green. Pigeon is loved by many in kitchens and those looking for heritage inspiration within their interiors.
Railings
Railings is a soft blue-black, an alternative to black and navy. This versatile shade works everywhere, from front doors and dramatic statement walls to kitchen cupboards and woodwork.
Green Smoke
Green Smoke takes the green shades we all know and love and adds a touch of grey for a smokey green finish. Popular in the 19th century colour palettes Green Smoke now offers a classical kitchen colour or a serene bedroom shade.
Elephant's Breath
Elephant’s Breath is a warm mid grey tone. A slightly darker greige paint than Skimming Stone but from the same colour family, Elephant’s Breath is the perfect contemporary neutral for your living spaces.Â
De Nimes
De Nimes is a mid blue-grey, although inspired by colours from the regency era, the mid blue-grey paired with neutrals offers a modern industrial loft living style palette.
Setting Plaster
A subtle blush pink with yellow undertones, making it slightly peach compared to other pinks in the Farrow and Ball colour family. Perfect if you want a light pink that's a little different or lightly venturing into shades of terracotta.
Hague Blue
Hague Blue is a rich deep blue with green undertones. Hague Blue is a go to for dark dramatic interiors with statement walls and woodwork, or a classic modern kitchen with Hague Blue kitchen units paired with Wevet walls.
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Strong White
Strong White is a soft, understated grey with warm undertones. Strong White is a go-to for calm yet characterful interiors with statement walls and woodwork, or a classic modern kitchen with Strong White units paired with deeper contrasting shades.
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Most Popular Farrow & Ball Finishes
Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion is washable, scuff-proof, and protected against mould. It is therefore suitable for the majority of rooms throughout the home but works best on busy, high traffic areas which are susceptible to knocks and scuffs such as hallways, bathrooms and kitchens. Modern emulsion has a matt finish.Â
Farrow & Ball Estate Egghell is best to be applied to wood and metalwork throughout your home. This is a low VOC paint which gives a lightly textured, soft low-sheen finish. Estate Eggshell finish is a washable, water based satin finish, resistant to stains making it perfect for interior wood and metal. It is also great for areas susceptible to marks and spillages such as woodwork, doors, kitchen cupboards, furniture and radiators.
Dead Flat by Farrow & Ball is their most durable paint finish. It also offers the lowest sheen level on the market. It's more matt than a regular matt emulsion with a flat, chalky apperance. The all-new Dead Flat allows a richer colour to be created from every angle. Dead Flat is a water-based formula, with only a trace of VOCs. With this product you can also benefit from a scrubbable and scuff-resistant finish, meaning you can enjoy a more durable finish than before. The new formulation is also multi-surface,it can be applied to interior walls, woodwork and metal including radiators so is perfect for colour drenching.
Estate emulsion gives walls the signature Farrow and Ball chalky finish and is perfect for interior walls and ceilings. The chalky, matt finish helps to minimise any imperfections as well as giving depth to the colours. This Farrow and Ball finish is also fast drying, perfect for those quick jobs. The flat, matt effect creates brings added richness to darker colours in the Farrow and Ball range.Â
Modern Eggshell is a truly versatile, hardwearing mid-sheen paint adding both colour and protection to wood, metal and concrete surfaces. It is the toughest interior finish in the Farrow and Ball range and due to its washable properties, it is perfect for use on kitchen cabinetry, skirting boards, stairs, radiators and other hard working areas in the home. Modern Eggshell has a 40% sheen which makes for a slightly glossier alternative to the Estate Eggshell finish.
Farrow and Ball Exterior EggshellFrom £37.00 £30.83
Exterior Eggshell is a long-lasting, satin and is perfect for outdoor spaces. Exterior Eggshell is a finish that remains flexible even once dry, protecting wood and metal surfaces throughout all weather conditions. Added preservatives help to prevent the growth of algae and fungi, and the resin-rich formula resists flaking, peeling, and fading for up to six years. This finish is not suitable for use on exterior plastic surfaces uPVC or decking.Â