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Dauphin

Exterior Eggshell

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Exterior Eggshell

A versatile, earthy neutral, Dauphin takes its inspiration from the ‘drabs’ beloved by decorators of the 19th century. Alongside other warm neutrals, such as London Stone and Salon Drab, it creates an elegant and restful scheme.

Exterior Eggshell brings long-lasting, rich colour to exterior wood and metal. The low sheen finish remains flexible once dry, protecting wood and metal surfaces through changing weather, while preservatives help prevent the growth of algae and fungi.

This product is archived and made to order, which means samples aren't available and orders cannot be refunded or returned.

Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones

Complementary white: Off-White

Key features

Low sheen

Low sheen

The soft, low sheen satin finish of our Exterior Eggshell brings long-lasting colour to outdoor spaces. 20% sheen. 

Our deeper, richer colours are available in a range of finishes with different sheen levels. Sheen always affects how colour appears: the same shade in gloss can look very different in matt. That’s why we specifically adjust the formula for every finish to make sure the balance is exactly right and you get the colour you were expecting. Our colours and finishes are formulated together, so you simply can’t have one without the other.

For exterior wood and metal

For exterior wood and metal

Suitable for exterior wood and metal, our Exterior Eggshell brings long-lasting colour to outdoor spaces with a finish that remains flexible once dry, protecting wood and metal surfaces through changing weather. Added preservatives help to prevent the growth of algae and fungi, and the resin-rich formula resists flaking, peeling, and fading for up to six years. 

From walls, floors and furniture to radiators, skirtings and sheds, our range of paint finishes can help you transform almost any surface in your home (and outside it, too). Browse our full selection of finishes to find the perfect paint for your project.

Weather resistant and flexible

Weather resistant and flexible

This finish has been carefully designed to be water resistant and stay flexible once dry, protecting wood and metal surfaces through changing weather. At the same time, it also offers the highest level of water vapour permeability to allow them to breathe. So, you can transform your exterior with colour that lasts.  

Protected from fungi and algae

Protected from fungi and algae

Our expert chemists have formulated Exterior Eggshell with added protection against fungi and algae, so your outdoor spaces stay looking their best. 

Lasts up to 6 years

Lasts up to 6 years

When applied according to our Product Advice Sheets, the resin-rich formula resists flaking, peeling and fading for up to six years. So, your exterior stays beautiful, no matter the weather.

100% water based

100% water based

We’re proud to have been the first in the industry to transition to a completely water based range back in 2010. As a result, all of our finishes, including our tough trim and floor paints, are made with a low-odour, low-VOC water base that scores A+ for indoor air quality. 
 
Plus, our water based paint doesn’t discolour over time like solvent based paints can. So your spaces stay beautiful for longer. 

Toy safe

Toy safe

This finish is independently tested and certified toy-safe in accordance with Safety of Toys Part 3: Migration of certain elements (EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021). That means you can and a splash of colour to toys, cribs and other surfaces little ones come into contact with. Our paints also have hardly any odour and don’t need any solvents to clean up, so you can breathe easy during application and beyond.

75 Years of Perfecting Paint

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.

Complementary White

Complementary white: Off WhiteComplementary white: Off White

Off White

 Off White's underlying green gives it an unsurpassed softness, creating a chalky and traditional wall colour or a sophisticated woodwork tone. Find out more about Off White No.3

We pair each of our colours with a complementary white, hand-picked from our palette based on undertones, so they work wonderfully together and create an effortless, considered feel.

Recommended Primer & Undercoat

Primers & UndercoatPrimers & Undercoat

Dark Tones

When it comes to using dark colours, the deeper the better. So, for an irresistibly inviting finished look, pair darker shades with our Dark Tones Primer & Undercoat. Based on the colour of Down Pipe, combining this primer with your topcoat creates an unrivalled richness and makes quite the statement.

Made with the same natural ingredients and pigments as our topcoats, our Primer & Undercoat is the crucial foundation for creating a rich, even and longer lasting finish.

Sample Our Favourite Browns

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 brown shades to help you find your perfect match.

Sample selection contains 3 x 100ml Sample Pots of our beautiful Oxford Stone, Jitney and Dead Salmon.

  1. Cardamom
    Cardamom
    No. CB5
    No. CB5
  2. Roasted Macadamia
    Roasted Macadamia
    No. CB2
    No. CB2
  3. Oxford Stone
    Oxford Stone
    No. 264
    No. 264
  4. Jitney
    Jitney
    No. 293
    No. 293
  5. London Stone
    London Stone
    No. 6
    No. 6
  6. Dead Salmon
    Dead Salmon
    No. 28
    No. 28
  7. Stony Ground
    Stony Ground
    No. 211
    No. 211
  8. Light Gray
    Light Gray
    No. 17
    No. 17
  9. London Clay
    London Clay
    No. 244
    No. 244
  10. Tanner's Brown
    Tanner's Brown
    No. 255
    No. 255
  11. Dauphin
    Dauphin
    No. 54
    No. 54
  12. Wainscot
    Wainscot
    No. 55
    No. 55
  13. Pantalon
    Pantalon
    No. 221
    No. 221
  14. Salon Drab
    Salon Drab
    No. 290
    No. 290
  15. Mahogany
    Mahogany
    No. 36
    No. 36
  16. Drab
    Drab
    No. 41
    No. 41
  17. Cola
    Cola
    No. 9918
    No. 9918
  18. Mouse's Back
    Mouse's Back
    No. 40
    No. 40
  19. Deep Reddish Brown
    Deep Reddish Brown
    No. W101
    No. W101
  20. Broccoli Brown
    Broccoli Brown
    No. W108
    No. W108

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