Wall paint - Picture Gallery Red No. 42

About Picture Gallery Red No. 42

The place that gives this rich red its name is the impressive gallery at Attingham Park, a country house in the English county of Shropshire. Picture Gallery Red contains a high level of brown pigment, which gives it a particular depth and warmth, making it the perfect background for your favorite works of art.

Color effect & light

Picture Gallery Red makes a confident statement and unfolds its full charm in the evening by candlelight or lamp light. Due to its high pigmentation, the tone changes with the daylight: softer in the morning, deeper in the evening.

Combine like the pros

The official complementary white for Picture Gallery Red is Dimity, ideal for ceilings, moldings, and adjoining surfaces. Farrow & Ball recommended color schemes: Dimity & Joa's White · Jitney & Stirabout · Mahogany & Templeton Pink · Green Smoke & Wine Dark.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends the coordinating primer under Picture Gallery Red: Primer & Undercoat Dark Tones.

Available finishes

• Estate Emulsion: Walls & ceilings, the iconic chalky matte finish (2% sheen)
• Modern Emulsion: Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways & children's rooms, washable and suitable for damp rooms (7% sheen)
• Dead Flat: Interior walls, wood & metal, ultramatte for a tone-on-tone look (2% sheen)
• Flat Eggshell: Interior doors, baseboards and furniture made of wood or metal, eggshell 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 & 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). Tip: Use the sample pot (100 ml) to paint generous test patches on at least two walls, as every Farrow & Ball tone changes with the light.