Orange Colour Schemes
Bright, cheerful and unfailingly optimistic, orange is much more versatile than you may think. From fresh hues to soft terracottas, every shade is full of warmth. Find ideas and scheme suggestions to inspire your transformation below.
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Our carefully curated palette of 132 shades, with an intriguing story behind each colour name, will help you to choose colours you love for your home.
Why Choose Orange?
Orange is always warm and welcoming, whether your style is modern or traditional, decorative or minimalist. It’s often considered the colour of creativity, so orange colour schemes are perfect for creating an inspiring space.


Discover our orange paint colours
If you've ever wondered what it is that makes Farrow & Ball so special, you'll find the answers here. From our high-quality ingredients to our artisanal methods, our 100% water based range of finishes and responsible practices, it's about so much more than just paint and paper.
Our Signature Orange Paint Colours
Here at Farrow & Ball, we have a beautiful array of oranges to choose from. Lively Charlotte's Locks is full of life, rich Marmelo is thoroughly comforting, and earthy Naperon is beautifully grounding.
Every orange in our palette is handcrafted with subtle undertones to create depth, character and complexity.


Sample Our Favourite Whites
The best way to experience our colours before taking the plunge is with a true-to-colour paint sample. To help you narrow down your shortlist of shades, we've curated three of our most popular shades to help you find your perfect match.
Sample selection contains 3 x 100ml Sample Pots of our beautiful All White, Wimborne White and Pointing.
How to Create an Orange Colour Scheme
Choosing colours is half the joy — and half the challenge — of decorating. With such beautiful orange hues to choose from, it can be tricky to narrow them down.
A simple (but winning) scheme is to pair your chosen orange with its complementary white. This works wonderfully to create a friendly feeling kitchen, especially with an accent colour on a kitchen island.
Another option is creating a tonal scheme, layering several oranges together. This may seem a little bold but, actually, only using orange can soften the overall impact by removing dramatic contrasts. Sometimes, more is less. Our top tip if you’re just stepping into the world of colour: start with a space you don’t spend a lot of time in, like a hallway, utility room or bathroom. These are great places to experiment with bolder designs, as you can simply close the door if you want to.
We’ve asked our experts Joa Studholme and Patrick O’Donnell for three of their favourite orange colour scheme suggestions.
Joa's Orange Schemes
Joa Studholme is a best-selling author, Colour Curator and the mind behind many of our (and the world’s) most iconic paint shades. The original Colour Consultant, it’s no surprise that Joa knows our palette inside and out. You can book Joa to help with your transformation in-home or over video call.
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Patrick's Orange Schemes
Patrick O’Donnell spends his life talking, thinking and playing with colour. Our Brand Ambassador, the face of Farrow & Ball on social media and the host of our podcast, The Chromologist, he’s transformed homes of every shape, style and size. For personal advice from Patrick, you can book a colour consultancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best orange paint colour?
With such an array of shades, and the way each one shifts depending on its light and surroundings, we couldn’t possibly pick a “best” orange paint colour. There is no best, only the best for you and your project. From energetic tangerines to calming terracottas, try a few samples to find your favourite.
What colour goes best with orange paint?
You may not think it, but orange is surprisingly versatile. From soft peach to earthy terracotta and even fiery hues, there's an orange shade to complement practically any other colour. On our website you’ll find colour scheme suggestions for all of our oranges, ranging from neutral combinations to vibrant orange and yellow looks.
What effect does orange paint have on a room?
The impact of orange paint depends on the shade you choose. Vibrant oranges can add zesty energy to a space, while softer shades can create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Every orange brings wonderful warmth and cheerful feel, sure to boost your mood.
Should I paint my whole room orange?
The choice is entirely yours. If you love this cheerful hue, embrace it. Orange can seem a bold choice for a whole room but it depends on the shade you choose, as a fresh tangerine will feel very different to a soft peach. We have a variety of finishes for different surfaces, so you can completely drench your space in on shade or layer complementary tones on your trim, walls and ceiling.
How can I choose the right shade of orange?
We always recommend you try a sample to see how a shade looks in your space with your light and furnishings. The orange you adore online, may feel very different on your walls. When you’re picking your samples, consider the undertones of each orange and the feel you want to create because an orange with red undertones will feel warmer, while one with yellow undertones will be more refreshing.
How do I make sure I get the best finish?
Preparation is key! Even with the finest paint and quality equipment, if your surface isn't properly prepared, you won't achieve a flawless finish. We recommend using a Primer & Undercoat to smooth imperfections and ensure lasting, rich colour.


Need Some Advice?
Our expert Colour Consultants are ready and waiting to help bring your style to life. If you’d like personalised advice on how to use our colours in your home, book an appointment with our design experts today.