Picking a new front door colour with Farrow and Ball!

Blues

You’ll be feeling far from blue with the selection we have for you.

Stone Blue No.86

This warm and timeless blue is named after the indigo pigment which was often imported in lumps in the 18th century. Stone Blue’s lively and saturated colour can be used alongside warmer tones such as Pelt to create an inviting vintage look, or the cooler Mole's Breath for a cleaner, more contemporary feel. When contrasted with Dimpse woodwork, however, it feels both distinguished and familiar.

Lulworth Blue No.89

This fresh mid blue’s name comes from the shade of the sea at beautiful Lulworth Cove, Dorset. Typical of a formal Regency hue, Lulworth Blue sits happily alongside similarly clean Wimborne White and Parma Gray.

 It’s bright, it’s cheerful and it’s the perfect way to invite guests into your home as the colour provides a burst of energy itself!

White

All White No.2005

All White is exactly what it says! Unusually, it contains no other pigment except for white, creating the softest most sympathetic colour without the colder blue undertones of a brilliant white. One of our Architectural Neutrals, All White pairs seamlessly with Skimming Stone and Strong White for a warm scheme with a slight edge. For a clean and almost graphic finish, you could consider upgrading the hardware of your door to black for the perfect, striking contrast.

Red

Rectory Red No.217

This rich clean red is named after the charming village houses built over the years for the clergy. Rectory Red is a blackened and aged version of Blazer and feels much more sophisticated, especially when contrasted with Warm Neutrals such as Joa’s White. It is a warming colour which will welcome people into your home, especially if used during the autumn months with gold hardware.

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Black

Pitch Black No.256

Pitch Black is as pure a black as you can get and is strong and uncomplicated in all lights. Named after the dark sticky residue of coal tar often used in roofing, this true black has an unsurpassable depth and almost velvet quality. As with All White at the other end of our colour palette that we mentioned earlier in this blog, this hue is easy to understand and indispensable for your front door.

Green

Sap Green

Sap Green is from Farrow and Ball’s Colour by Nature palette, created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum to bring the true colours of nature into your home, or in this case, right to your door.

This organic green is a true reflection of nature, creating a soft, lived-in atmosphere when combined with Broccoli Brown and Duck Green. Used in smaller spaces, such as a hallway or porch, it creates a richer, more vital atmosphere.

If you’re looking for a green that’s a little more delicate, we’d recommend Whirlybird No.309.

Whirlybird No.309

It’s a lively green that was inspired by the papery winged seeds beloved by many playful young gardeners and nature lovers. It looks particularly lively in morning light, and fresh always.

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