Why Choose Purple?
From lilac hues to aubergine tones, purple colour schemes always add a touch of sophistication to a space. Whether you have a countryside cottage or a traditional townhouse, an industrial apartment or even a houseboat, there’s sure to be a shade to suit your style.
Discover our purple 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 Purple Paint Colours
We have a plethora of purples in our palette — one for every occasion. is soft and subtle, perfect for adding a hint of colour to a neutral scheme, while is deliciously deep and sure to make a statement — especially in Full Gloss.
We carefully craft every colour, including our purples, with a balance of subtle undertones to create depth, character and complexity. This is part of our extraordinary response to light, the way a shade shifts based on its surroundings.
How to Create a Purple Colour Scheme
Choosing colours is half the joy — and half the challenge — of decorating. With such beautiful purples to choose from, it can be quite the task to narrow them down.
You could opt for a tonal scheme, layering several purple shades together. This creates a beautifully relaxed, harmonious feel, which works particularly well in nurseries and bedrooms. Or, if you want to create a more striking scheme, try pairing a deep purple with its complementary white or an accent shade. This makes the purple feel bolder by comparison and adds a sense of luxury and grandeur. It’s an excellent choice for an office, guest bedroom or bathroom.
We’ve asked our experts Joa Studholme and Patrick O’Donnell for three of their favourite purple colour scheme suggestions.
Joa's Purple 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 Purple 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.
