Wall paint - Dinnerware No. 9820

Dinnerware No. 9820 – Colour Description

Dinnerware is a clean blue that is slightly more vibrant than Drawing Room Blue. It is reminiscent of the colour used for patterns on 18th-century porcelain.

A shade from the Farrow & Ball Archive

Dinnerware is one of the Farrow & Ball Archive colours: no longer in the current colour card, but still available in the 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 Dinnerware is Shaded White – ideal for ceilings, mouldings and adjoining areas. Colour schemes recommended by Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray & Railings.

The right primer

For optimal coverage and durability, Farrow & Ball recommends the corresponding primer for Dinnerware: Primer & Undercoat – Dark Tones.

Available finishes

• Estate Emulsion: Walls & ceilings – the iconic chalky matt finish (2% sheen)
• Modern Emulsion: Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways & nurseries – washable and moisture-resistant (7%)
• Dead Flat: Interior walls, woodwork & metal – ultra-matt for a tone-on-tone look (2%)
• Flat Eggshell: Interior woodwork & metal – doors, skirting boards, furniture (matt)
• Modern Eggshell: High-traffic areas, floors & kitchen cabinets (40%)
• Full Gloss: Exterior front doors, interior furniture & accents – high gloss (95%)
• Exterior Eggshell: Exterior woodwork & 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 VOC (A+ indoor air quality).