Wall paint - Biscuit No. 38

Biscuit No. 38 – Colour Description

With its green base, Biscuit pairs perfectly with String or Matchstick. Historically, this colour was often seen on facades in the West Country.

A shade from the Farrow & Ball Archive

Biscuit is one of the Farrow & Ball archive colours: no longer in the current colour card, but still available in its original quality. Each tin is mixed to order. Due to the high pigmentation, the tone shifts with the daylight – softer in the morning, deeper in the evening.

Combine like the pros

The official complementary white for Biscuit is Off-White – ideal for ceilings, mouldings, and adjacent areas. Colour schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: String & Matchstick.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends the coordinated primer for Biscuit: Primer & Undercoat – Mid 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%)
• Dead Flat: Interior walls, woodwork & metal – ultra-matt for a tonal look (2%)
• Flat Eggshell: Interior woodwork & metal – doors, skirting boards, furniture (eggshell finish)
• Modern Eggshell: High-traffic areas, floors & kitchen cabinets (40%)
• Full Gloss: Front doors, furniture & accents, interior and exterior – high gloss (95%)
• Exterior Eggshell: Exterior woodwork & metal – weather-resistant
• Exterior Masonry: Facades, brickwork & render – long-lasting weather protection

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).