Wall paint - Archive No. 227

About Archive No. 227

Archive is a more intense and warmer version of Joa's White, belonging to the red-based neutrals family. Some refer to it as taupe; it is a color that feels slightly cleaner than Oxford Stone and fills rooms with a warm glow.

A shade from the Farrow & Ball Archive

Archive is part of the Farrow & Ball Archive collection: no longer featured in the current color card, but still available in its original quality. Each tin is mixed to order. Due to the high pigment content, the shade changes with the daylight: softer in the morning, deeper in the evening.

Combine like a pro

The official complementary white for Archive is Dimity, ideal for ceilings, skirting boards, and adjacent areas. Color schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: Dimity & Joa's White · London Stone & Salon Drab · Card Room Green & Tanner's Brown · Dimity & Pointing · London Stone & Joa's White · London Clay & Dead Salmon · London Stone & Salon Drab.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends using the matching primer under Archive: Primer & Undercoat Mid Tones.

Available finishes

• Estate Emulsion: Walls & ceilings, the iconic chalky matt finish (2% sheen)
• Modern Emulsion: Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways & children's rooms, washable and suitable for damp areas (7% sheen)
• Dead Flat: Interior walls, wood & metal, ultra-matt for a tone-on-tone look (2% sheen)
• Flat Eggshell: Interior doors, skirting boards, and furniture made of wood or metal, eggshell finish (20% sheen)
• Modern Eggshell: High-traffic areas, floors & kitchen cabinets (40%)
• Full Gloss: Exterior and interior front doors, furniture & accents, high gloss (95% sheen)
• Exterior Eggshell: Exterior wood & metal, weather-resistant
• Exterior Masonry: Facades, masonry & plaster, durable and weather-resistant

Coverage & Application

1 liter covers approx. 12 m² per coat; two coats are recommended. All Farrow & Ball paints are water-based, low-odor, and low-emission (A+ indoor air quality).