This soft black is one of the original Farrow & Ball colours - an uncomplicated name for a well loved classic. Off-Black is much more flattering to adjacent colours than stronger blacks because it feels so much milder in tone and has less of the underlying cool blue of Railings or Black Blue.

Sample pots are available in Estate Emulsion finish only. Colours on screen may vary from actual paint. 

Complementary White

Blackened No. 2011 - Farrow & Ball's coolest white, with the slightest hint of grey, Blackened sits perfectly with each of their Architectural Neutrals for a minimal look or stronger industrial feel.

Every colour in the Farrow & Ball palette is paired with a specific shade of white, these are selected to celebrate a shared undertone and create harmonious spaces alongside your chosen colour.

Recommended Primer & Undercoat

Dark Tones - When it comes to using dark colours, the deeper the better. So, for an irresistibly inviting finished look, pair darker shades with Farrow & Ball's Dark Tones Primer & Undercoat. Based on the colour of Down Pipe, combining this primer with your topcoat creates an unrivalled richness and makes quite the statement.

Made with the same natural ingredients and pigments as their topcoats, the Primer & Undercoat is the crucial foundation for creating a rich, even and longer lasting finish.

Key Features

Farrow & Ball is dedicated to perfecting the art of paint. At their home in Dorset, they combine the finest ingredients, 75 years of experience and technical precision to help you create beautiful spaces that stay beautiful. Even in their colour rich paints, less than 8% of the tin is the colour. The other 92% is what creates the quality, depth and extraordinary response to light that transforms your home.

They use twelve exclusive pigments, all specifically selected for their colour intensity. F&B takes colour seriously, so naturally, they only accept the very best. By using these same pigments to make every colour in their palette, all of their shades combine effortlessly, making it easy for you to put together a cohesive colour scheme.

From walls, floors and furniture to radiators, skirtings and sheds, F&B's range of paint finishes can help you transform almost any surface inside and outside of your home.They even have multi-surface finishes like Dead Flat and Full Gloss, so you can tackle walls, woodwork and metal at the same time. 

Their comprehensive range is comprised of paint finishes that not only look beautiful, but offer different practical benefits. Designed for a variety of different surfaces, each finish is compatible with their high-performance Primers & Undercoats to ensure exceptional coverage, adhesion and depth of colour. 

Find Your Perfect Finish

Learn more about choosing your perfect finish here.

Dead Flat (2% sheen) - F&B's multi-surface, ultra-matt finish with added toughness. Suitable for interior walls, wood and metal, it’s ideal for colour drenching. The flat matt look creates richer colour from every angle, while the washable, scuff-resistant finish is more than a match for mess — perfect for hallways, playrooms and other high-traffic areas. 750ml covers 95 sq. ft. / 1 Gallon covers 480 sq. ft.

Modern Emulsion (7% sheen) - F&B's super-tough, easy to clean finish for interior walls and ceilings. Washable and protected against mould, it’s the best choice for kitchens and bathrooms. 1 Gallon covers 480 sq. ft.

Estate Emulsion (2% sheen) - A true classic, Estate Emulsion is a chalky finish for interior walls and ceilings in low-traffic areas. The distinctive matt finish is wipeable, not washable, and minimizes imperfections and brings added depth to F&B's rich colours. 1 Gallon covers 570 sq. ft.

Modern Eggshell (40% sheen) - F&B's toughest interior finish, adding colour and protection to wood, metal, and concrete surfaces. This ultra-durable eggshell is even tough enough for floors, and can be used throughout the home on skirting, doors, kitchen cabinets, furniture, and radiators. 750ml covers 95 sq. ft. / 1 Gallon covers 480 sq. ft. 

Estate Eggshell (20% sheen) - A satin, low sheen, washable, water based finish for interior wood and metal. Bring an understated elegance to your trim and furniture with this soft, low-shine finish for a classic way of decorating. 750ml covers 95 sq. ft. / 1 Gallon covers 480 sq. ft. 

Full Gloss (95% sheen) - An ultra-high-gloss water based finish suitable for both interior and exterior wood and metal, as well as bringing a touch of glamour to walls and ceilings. F&B's highest-shine finish, it’s resistant to water, flaking, peeling, and fading for up to six years. 750ml covers 95 sq. ft. / 1 Gallon covers 480 sq. ft. 

Exterior Eggshell (20% sheen) - Brings long-lasting, rich colour to exterior wood and metal. The low sheen finish remains flexible once dry, protecting wood and metal surfaces through changing weather, while preservatives help prevent the growth of algae and fungi. The resin-rich formula resists flaking, peeling, and fading for up to six years. 750ml covers 95 sq. ft. / 1 Gallon covers 480 sq. ft. 

Exterior Masonry (2% sheen) - For brick, render and concrete, Exterior Masonry brings super matt, long-lasting colour to exterior walls. Its water-resistant formula protects walls, while also offering the highest level of water vapour permeability to allow them to breathe. Applied in line with F&B's Product Advice Sheets, it resists flaking, peeling, and fading for up to 15 years. 1 Gallon covers 325 sq. ft.

Paint That Cannot Be Matched

Asking ‘can you match Farrow & Ball colours?’ misses everything else that goes into the tin to make their industry defining finishes. They pack their paint with quality minerals, coverage-enhancing pigments and resin (using a much higher proportion than many other brands), ensuring an exceptional base to add colour to.

Key Properties

100% water based - Farrow & Ball's completely water based paint range doesn’t discolour over time like solvent based paints can. So your spaces stay beautiful for longer.

Toy safe - Independently tested and certified toy-safe in accordance with Safety of Toys Part 3: Migration of certain elements (EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021).

Low VOC - All of Farrow & Ball's finishes, including their tough trim and floor paints, are made with a low-odour, low-VOC water base that scores A+ for indoor air quality. 

Ethically Made in Dorset, England

Every single tin of Farrow & Ball paint is handcrafted by their team in Dorset, England. As it has been since they started back in 1946. Each tin of Farrow & Ball is 75 years in the making, with a story and personal touch you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Responsibly Sourced

Farrow & Ball have long-standing relationships with suppliers who share their ethos, and they work with them to ensure that every single one of their ingredients, including their range of pigments, is responsibly sourced and not created or sourced as a result of exploitation.

Learn how to achieve the perfect preparation and application here.