Wall Paint - De Nimes No. 299

About De Nimes No. 299

The grey-blue hue De Nimes is a quintessential Farrow & Ball color. While a similar shade did exist in the Regency era, the color itself is more recent: it is inspired by denim workwear. Like a favorite pair of jeans, it always feels understated and stylish.

Color effect & light

De Nimes gives rooms clarity and depth, ranging from a fresh coastal blue to an elegant evening mood. In smaller rooms or those with little natural light, it consciously creates an enveloping, intimate character. Combined with light textiles and warm lighting, it creates a real wow effect.

Combine like a pro

The official complementary white for De Nimes is Shaded White, ideal for ceilings, trims, and adjacent surfaces. Color schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: School House White & Shaded White · Hopper Head & Railings · Whirlybird & Sulking Room Pink · Light Blue & Inchyra Blue.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends the coordinated primer for De Nimes: Primer & Undercoat Dark Tones.

Available finishes

• Estate Emulsion: Walls & ceilings, the iconic chalky matt finish (2% sheen)
• Modern Emulsion: Kitchen, bathroom, hallway & children's rooms, washable and suitable for damp rooms (7% sheen)
• Dead Flat: Interior walls, wood & metal, ultra-matt for a tonal look (2% sheen)
• Flat Eggshell: Interior doors, skirting boards and wooden or metal furniture, 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 & 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-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 color changes with the light.