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A dramatic lead grey
Down Pipe, a dark lead grey, has definite blue undertones to it which deepen the complexity of the finish. Originally inspired by the colour used to paint downpipes and guttering, it has been embraced for use inside the home with fanatical zeal! This daringly dark hue is fabulous as a background to art, and extremely effective for use in halls to create a deeply dramatic entrance to the home.
We’re dedicated to perfecting the art of paint. At our home in Dorset, we combine the finest ingredients, 75 years of experience and technical precision to help you create beautiful spaces that stay beautiful. Even in our colour rich paints, less than 8% of the tin is the colour. The other 92% is what creates the quality, depth and extraordinary response to light that transforms your home.
Paint is like coffee. The colour is the froth on the top, but it’s the quality of the rest of the cup that makes it taste good. – Richard Ball, Farrow & Ball Co-founder
We use twelve exclusive pigments, all specifically selected for their colour intensity. We take colour seriously, so naturally, we only accept the very best. By using these same pigments to make every colour in our palette, all our shades combine effortlessly, making it easy for you to put together a cohesive colour scheme.
Deeper, richer colours
Deeper, richer colours
Packed with pigment for an extraordinary response to every kind of light.
We add generous helpings of rich pigment to create our signature look – deep colours with complex undertones. The same space that feels bright and airy in morning sun, can feel cosy and intimate by evening. Our teams design each shade under every kind of light, so it will be perfectly balanced in every setting.
Extraordinary response to light
Extraordinary response to light
We spend months carefully crafting and testing each of our paint colours to make sure they share our signature extraordinary response to light. This beautiful reaction to changing light, like bringing out different undertones or shifting intensity, is what makes our paint so special.
Interior and exterior finishes
Interior and exterior finishes
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).
We even have multi-surface finishes like Dead Flat® and Full Gloss, so you can tackle walls, woodwork and metal at the same time.
Our comprehensive range is comprised of paint finishes that not only look beautiful, but offer different practical benefits. Designed for a variety of different surfaces, each finish is compatible with our high-performance Primers & Undercoats to ensure exceptional coverage, adhesion and depth of colour.
Colour Story
Complementary White
Blackened
Our coolest white, with the slightest hint of grey, Blackened sits perfectly with each of our Architectural Neutrals for a minimal look or stronger industrial feel. Find out more about Blackened No.2011
Every colour in the Farrow & Ball palette is paired with a specific shade of white, these are selected to celebrate a shared undertone and create harmonious spaces alongside your chosen colour.
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.
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 Hopper Head, Off-Black and Pitch Black.
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 paint and papers in your home, book an in-home or virtual appointment today.
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Anonymous from
A great companyA great product and a great service from Farrow and Ball.
Date published: 2024-03-26
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Frequent customer from
Really pleasedGreat colour. Covers well. Quality paint. Lots of compliments.
Date published: 2024-03-18
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Lululocket from
Love the Drama!I love the drama this colour has brought to our snug. It makes it feel so cosy. I just wish I had painted the ceiling and skirting too!
Date published: 2024-02-17
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Ken P from
exterior trim and sidingOutstanding coverage, easy application, great leveling properties for a smooth finish
Date published: 2023-10-25
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@emmamarieinteriors from
Classic DownpipeI have used this colour in many of my recent projects. It has a really classic feel and creates a cosy aesthetic.
Date published: 2023-10-17
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Lorfal from
ExcellentApplies very well and easy . Coverage is excellent and a 750 ml tin goes a long way
Date published: 2023-10-13
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Emmy from
Lovely colour & finishWe have 2 walls in our sitting room in this colour, plus we painted a radiator cover and sideboard to match - depending on light the walls can look grey, grey/black or blue grey in my opinion. This paint doesn’t have any sheen which is perfect.
Date published: 2023-08-05
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Wendi from
DownpipeI painted my lounge in Downpipe today and it’s absolutely beautiful. I really don’t know how to describe it, it’s grey but warm and sexy too! I went for dead flat and it was so easy to clean the brushes, I’m just thrilled with the results and can’t stop looking at it
Date published: 2023-07-22
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Greg - artist from
Excellent paint, lovely coloursBeautiful paint but it is expensive - over £100 a tin
Date published: 2023-06-10
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ADepp from
Moody deep colorBeautiful deep color. Changes from gray to green to a deep blue depending on the light in your room. Moody. Nice for studies, furniture or an accent wall
Date published: 2023-05-21
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Jacqueline F from
New Dead FlatCompletely in love with the new Dead Flat paint. Gorgeous finish and the coverage was amazing on both walls and paintwork.
Date published: 2023-05-16
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Bigdog from
color and qualityI've search through so many colors looking for the perfect color but they were either too blue or too grey. This color is exactly what I was looking for to paint our cabinets. The quality is terrific - great coverage.
Date published: 2023-05-10
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karl p from
Down PipeReally classy colour, used mid tones undercoat and the end result is amazing.
Date published: 2023-04-17
Rated 5 out of
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Elisefox from
New dead flat is like velvet!!!I purchased this color in the new Dead Flat. It is incredible!! I have Downpipe in several areas of my home. Beautiful as a backdrop for my colorful artwork.
Date published: 2023-04-03
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JoanneG from
Fabulous dramatic dark greyI painted my small study/box room in Downpipe and I absolutely love it. It’s a great background for art too. Put Blackened on the ceiling. So pleased with the colour. No excuse not to work now!
Date published: 2023-01-29
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kfb55 from
Room transformationWanted to get rid of the boring white bookcase color but everyone was skeptical. Add some bead board backing for a more furniture ambiance. Once complete, this room is beautiful, cozy and has personality. TV blends a little better and not so obnoxious. The paint handled beautifully.
Date published: 2022-11-05
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Anonymous from
A knightmare to apply and not wipeable…My painter has vowed to never use it again! Don’t blame him… cannot be wiped or touched up and the texture is dry… avoid and this goes for all colours
Date published: 2023-08-06
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R NL from
Paint seperated way too quicklyWhen painting our closet, which took no more than 1 hour per layer, we had to continuously mix the paint (in our roller trays) in order for it to not seperate in darker and lighter colours. This became evident after the first layer. We ended up needing 4(!) layers in order for an ok-isch end result. I’m not an novice painter, so the quality considering the paint’s price dissappointed hugely.
Date published: 2023-02-08
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Paul43 from
Great colour terrible paint.Painted a feature wall with beading/panelling with the estate emulsion. I must have painted it at least 4 times. After wiping off some dust with a clean damp cloth marks were left on the area that was wiped. Was told by a customer service advisor at FB that the paint I used can’t be wiped as it will mark and you’ll have to re coat the whole wall. I was advised that the modern emulsion would have been better. My question is why would you sell a paint that can’t even be slightly wiped down without ruining the finish. Total and utter rip off and the fact they admit that their own paint is of such bad quality that you can’t even wipe it down once is unbelievable.
Date published: 2023-02-07
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Bomo from
Disappointed-Downpipe Estate EmulationBig fan in general of F&B paint and have always gone for EE in lighter colours with no issues but the Downpipe is horrendous and shows absolutely every marked! Eg accidentally brushed a cushion along the wall and can see exactly where it happened. Stuck with it now but would avoid dark colours in EE in future.
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 child- and baby-safe in accordance with Safety of Toys Part 3: Migration of certain elements (EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021).
Exclusions: Casein Distemper, 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.