Wall paint - Charleston Gray No. 243

About Charleston Gray No. 243

The country house that once served as a meeting place for the artists and intellectuals of the Bloomsbury Group was the inspiration and namesake for this warm gray. Charleston Gray has brown undertones, which can be combined perfectly with the modern neutrals from Farrow & Ball, as well as with bolder colors like Brinjal.

Color effect & light

Charleston Gray settles like a warm, stony veil over walls and makes rooms instantly more livable. Due to the 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 Charleston Gray is Strong White, ideal for ceilings, moldings, and adjacent surfaces. Color schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: Strong White & Skimming Stone · Elephant's Breath & Dove Tale · London Clay & Pelt · Brinjal & Paean Black.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends the coordinated primer under Charleston Gray: Primer & Undercoat Dark Tones.

Available finishes

• Estate Emulsion: Walls & ceilings, the iconic chalky matte finish (2% sheen)
• Modern Emulsion: Kitchen, bathroom, hallway & children’s room, washable and suitable for damp areas (7% sheen)
• Dead Flat: Interior walls, wood & metal, ultra-matte for a tone-on-tone look (2% sheen)
• Flat Eggshell: Interior doors, baseboards, and wood or metal furniture, eggshell finish (20% sheen)
• Modern Eggshell: High-traffic areas, floors & kitchen cabinets (40%)
• Full Gloss: Exterior and interior 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.