An inky navy
This inky blue is named after the Norfolk beach where the mud, along with the cockles, share a particular deep navy hue. Although traditional in feel, Stiffkey Blue is often used as an alternative to Down Pipe to create a richly dramatic space with a more contemporary finish. When used in well lit areas of the home it will appear much bluer, working wonderfully when contrasted with Ammonite.
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones
Complementary white: Ammonite
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Mgoodygumdrops from
Fabulous result !
I’ve always used other trade brand paints until 2 years ago I just couldn’t find the right shade for my bedroom - I found “Setting Plaster “ and haven’t looked back.
Stiffkey Blue was used on our original Victorian front door - I wanted a blue, but not a bright blue and having looked on various finishes on Pinterest I fell in love . I needed just 2 coates and it was so easy to apply - coverage is excellent as usual and the low sheen off the eggshell finish feels very opulent , much more so than other well known brands. I’m so pleased with the result - when we’ve been out on the garden people have asked us about the colour and how good it looks!
Date published: 2018-05-15
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Cookinthekitch from
Amazing pigment
I bought samples of both stiffkey blue & hauge blue, and while I loved them both I ended up getting the stiffkey blue as it had the right amount of grey in it, and the hauge blue was just a bit too dramatic for Miami Beach. My apartment is on the lower level and doesn't get a lot of light, so the stiffkey blue comes across as a sort of a worn-in dark denim color, and as far as I'm concerned blue jeans go with everything so it's very versatile. Don't be tricked by the seemingly lightness of the shade in the can, it is rich and fully pigmented on the wall. Absolutely amazing. I will definitely be purchasing Farrow & Ball paint in the future. Sophistacated without being too sober.
Date published: 2015-05-22