Wall paint - Bible Black No. 225

About Bible Black No. 225

Dylan Thomas described the intense black of a starless night as Bible Black in his play for voices, "Under Milk Wood". This dark purple hue lends opulence and depth to any surface and, much like the slightly stronger Paean Black in Full Gloss, is a popular color for front doors.

A shade from the Farrow & Ball Archive

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

Combine like the pros

The official complementary white for Bible Black is Joa's White, ideal for ceilings, skirting boards, and adjacent areas. Color schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: Dove Tale & Charleston Gray.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends using the coordinated primer under Bible Black: Primer & Undercoat Dark 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, woodwork & metal, ultra-matt for a tonal look (2% sheen)
• Flat Eggshell: Interior doors, skirting boards, and furniture made of wood or metal, matt (20% sheen)
• Modern Eggshell: High-traffic areas, floors & kitchen cabinets (40%)
• Full Gloss: Interior and exterior front doors, furniture & accents, high gloss (95% sheen)
• Exterior Eggshell: Exterior wood & metal, weather-resistant
• Exterior Masonry: Facades, masonry & plaster, long-lasting 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).