Wall paint - Gervase Yellow No. 72

About Gervase Yellow No. 72

This sunny shade is named in memory of Gervase Jackson-Stops, the architectural historian whose lovingly curated historic places continue to influence our color palette today.

A tone from the Farrow & Ball Archive

Gervase Yellow is part of the Farrow & Ball archive collection: no longer in our 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 light of day: softer in the morning, deeper in the evening.

Combine like the pros

The official complementary white for Gervase Yellow is Wimborne White, ideal for ceilings, mouldings, and adjacent areas. Color schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: Green Stone & Minster Green.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends the corresponding primer for Gervase Yellow: Primer & Undercoat White & Light 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, matt finish (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, brickwork & render, 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-VOC (A+ indoor air quality).