Wall paint - Purbeck Stone No. 275

About Purbeck Stone No. 275

Purbeck Stone takes its name and colour from the Isle of Purbeck, which is located near Farrow & Ball’s home on the south coast of England. It belongs to the group of understated neutrals and is neither particularly warm nor overly cool. This makes it excellent for combining with many shades from the Farrow & Ball palette, especially Cornforth White, Wevet, or Ammonite.

Colour Effect & Light

Purbeck Stone drapes over walls like a warm, stony veil, instantly making rooms feel more liveable. 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 Purbeck Stone is Wevet, ideal for ceilings, skirting boards, and adjacent surfaces. Colour schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: Strong White & Wevet · Ammonite & Cornforth White · Stiffkey Blue & Mole's Breath · Oval Room Blue & Railings.

The Right Primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends the coordinated primer under Purbeck Stone: Primer & Undercoat Mid Tones.

Available Finishes

• Estate Emulsion: Walls & ceilings, the iconic chalky-matte finish (2% sheen)
• Modern Emulsion: Kitchen, bathroom, hallway & children's room, washable and moisture-resistant (7% sheen)
• Dead Flat: Walls, interior wood & metal, ultra-matte for a tone-on-tone look (2% sheen)
• Flat Eggshell: Doors, skirting boards and interior wood or metal furniture, eggshell finish (20% sheen)
• Modern Eggshell: High-traffic areas, floors & kitchen cabinets (40%)
• Full Gloss: Front doors, furniture & interior/exterior accents, high gloss (95% sheen)
• Exterior Eggshell: Exterior wood & metal, weather-resistant
• Exterior Masonry: Facades, brickwork & render, durable and weather-resistant

Coverage & Application

1 litre covers approx. 12 m² per coat; two coats are recommended. All Farrow & Ball paints are water-based, low-odour, and low-emission (A+ indoor air quality). Tip: Use the sample pot (100 ml) to paint generous test areas on at least two walls, as every Farrow & Ball colour changes with the light.