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No. 267

Dove Tale

Flat Eggshell

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Flat Eggshell

This warm grey’s name is a play on words, like the lighter Skimming Stone. Typical of the colours used by the bohemian Bright Young Things between the wars.  

Flat Eggshell is our low sheen, super-tough finish for interior wood, metal and concrete. Scrubbable, stain-resistant and scuff-resistant, it’s even tough enough for floors and kitchen cabinets.

Complementary white: Strong White

Colour Schemes

#B7AFA9
#C7BEB3
#DBD5CA
#C7BEB3
accent Colour Elephant's Breath
No.229
#DBD5CA
trim Colour Skimming Stone
No.241
#B7AFA9
#9A9087
#736660
#9A9087
accent Colour Charleston Gray
No.243
#736660
trim Colour London Clay
No.244
#B7AFA9
#E4E2DC
#F4F2E7
#E4E2DC
accent Colour Strong White
No.2001
#F4F2E7
trim Colour Wimborne White
No.239

Sample Our Favourite Greys

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 grey shades to help you find your perfect match.

Sample selection contains 3 x 100ml Sample Pots of our beautiful Ammonite, Skimming Stone and Elephant's Breath.



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Product information

Water Based and Toy Safe

Back in 2010, we moved to an entirely water based range of finishes, becoming the first in the industry to do so. These low-odour, low-VOC finishes are easy to clean without harmful solvents. They are also certified Toy-safe in accordance with Safety of Toys Part 3: Migration of certain elements (EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021).

Exclusions: Casein Distemper, Limewash, Wood Primer & Undercoat and Metal Primer & Undercoat. 

Quality Finishes

Every one of our paint colours is available in a range of durable interior and exterior paint finishes, each rigorously tested to ensure an exceptional depth of colour and long-lasting finish. For the very best results, we always recommend using a Farrow & Ball Primer & Undercoat - see above for the correct tone for this colour.

Safety Information

Always read and follow the information on the product label.

All Farrow & Ball finishes except Limewash contain isothiazolinones, which may produce an allergic reaction. Farrow & Ball Limewash contains calcium hydroxide which can cause severe damage in contact with skin or eyes. For further information about our products, including guidance on safe use and application, click here to view our advice pages

Limewash: Danger. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. 

Exterior Eggshell and Exterior Masonry: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Contains isothiazolinones. May produce an allergic reaction.

All other finishes: Contains isothiazolinones. May produce an allergic reaction.

Remove as much product as possible from painting tools before cleaning.

Do not flush paint down the drain, including when cleaning painting tools.

Dispose of contents/container to comply with local regulations.

Avoid release to the environment.