Farrow & Ball - Cromarty No.285

Farrow & Ball - Cromarty No.285

A muted green grey. This very light green grey is named after the Cromarty Firth estuary, a place of swirling mists mentioned daily in the Shipping Forecast. A neutral yet atmospheric colour, Cromarty brings a muted softness to any room, creating an easy to use finish that is neither too green nor too grey.

Recommended Primer & Undercoat for walls: Mid Tones

With 132 signature shades to choose from, Farrow and Ball are known for providing the highest quality, intensely pigmented paints. Their collection features everything from stunning neutrals to darker, moodier hues, including soft, serene greens such as Cromarty Farrow and Ball. This gentle, misty tone is a favourite for creating calm, airy spaces, and many customers compare Farrow and Ball Cromarty vs Mizzle when choosing between subtle green-greys. 

Whether you're exploring Farrow and Ball Cromarty for a coastal-inspired palette or searching for complementary shades to pair with Cromarty paint, you’ll find versatile options across the range. Crafted using premium ingredients and techniques, Farrow and Ball paints deliver a long-lasting, stylish finish throughout your home.

Farrow and Ball Cromarty finishes include:

Dead Flat - A multi surface paint, suitable for walls, woodwork & metal. Farrow and Ball Dead Flat provides the ultimate flat matt finish perfect for busy areas including hallways, kitchens and playrooms.

Flat Eggshell – Ideal for skirting boards, stairs, and kitchen cabinets, Farrow & Ball Flat Eggshell is a super-tough, scrubbable, and quick-drying paint. It’s also suitable for flooring, and with its low-sheen finish, it’s available in all signature colours.

Modern Emulsion - The perfect choice for your walls & ceilings. Featuring protection against mould, Farrow and Ball Modern Emulsion is made for your kitchen and bathroom walls.

Estate Emulsion - Providing a beautifully chalky matt finish, Farrow and Ball Estate Emulsion paint has been designed for using on walls & ceilings in lower traffic areas within your home.

Modern Eggshell - Designed for your interior wood and metal surfaces, Farrow and Ball Modern Eggshell is tough and easy to clean.

Estate Eggshell - Providing a more satin and low sheen finish, Farrow and Ball Estate Eggshell paint is perfect for your interior woodwork and metal.

Full Gloss - Delivering the ultimate high gloss finish, Farrow and Ball Full Gloss can be used on both interior and exterior woodwork and metal.

Exterior Eggshell - A durable and low sheen paint, Farrow and Ball Exterior Eggshell lasts up to 6 years and is perfect for your exterior woodwork and metal.

Exterior Masonry - Add a pop of colour to your exterior brick, render and concrete with the Farrow and Ball Exterior Masonry paint, designed to provide a water resistant, durable and breathable matt finish. (Did we also mention it lasts up to 15 years?)

Farrow & Ball colours are mixed into genuine Farrow & Ball paint bases using the official tinting machine. All paint and colour pigments used are provided by Farrow & Ball. 

As these colours are mixed to order we cannot accept returns or exchanges and orders cannot be cancelled once processed. Please see our returns page for further information.