Wall Paint - Chemise No. 216

Chemise No. 216 – Colour Description

This very popular shade is similar to Charleston Gray, but has slightly less warmth. This makes Chemise look just as good in a bright industrial loft as it does in a historic building.

A shade from the Farrow & Ball Archive

Chemise is part of the Farrow & Ball Archive collection: 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 changes with the daylight – softer in the morning, deeper in the evening.

Combine like the pros

The official complementary white for Chemise is Skimming Stone – ideal for ceilings, mouldings, and adjacent areas. Colour schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White & De Nimes · Brassica & Pelt · Purbeck Stone & Sulking Room Pink · Cornforth White & Oval Room Blue.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends using the coordinated primer under Chemise: Primer & Undercoat – Mid 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 areas (7%)
• Dead Flat: Interior walls, wood & metal – ultra-matte for a tone-on-tone look (2%)
• Flat Eggshell: Interior wood & metal – doors, skirting boards, furniture (silk-matte)
• Modern Eggshell: High-traffic areas, floors & kitchen cabinets (40%)
• Full Gloss: Exterior front doors, furniture & interior accents – high-gloss (95%)
• Exterior Eggshell: Exterior wood & metal – weather-resistant
• Exterior Masonry: Facades, masonry & plaster – durably 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).