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Card Room Green

Casein Distemper

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Casein Distemper

This understated grey green is named after the study-like rooms much favoured in the Victorian period.  

This strengthened distemper is for use on low-traffic walls and ceilings. Casein Distemper offers a very flat matt finish with a breathable, permeable structure.

Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones

Complementary white: Shaded White

Key features

Very matt  

Very matt  

Casein Distemper offers a very flat matt finish with a breathable, permeable structure. 2% 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 interior lime-based plaster

For interior lime-based plaster

A traditional specialist finish formulated for use on interior lime-based plaster walls and ceilings in low traffic areas. 

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. 

Highly breathable

Highly breathable

Carefully sourced casein resins with unique open polymers let moisture pass through this flat matt finish, allowing interior plaster walls and ceiling to breathe. 

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. 

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: Shaded WhiteComplementary white: Shaded White

Shaded White

Shaded White has a gentle greyness making it incredibly versatile within homes both old and new.
Find out more about Shaded White No.201

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.

Why Choose Farrow & Ball?

Specialist Finish

For the sympathetic decorating of historic and traditional properties, our specialist finishes are the essential ingredients for creating an authentic look. 

Suitable for interior plastered walls and ceilings, Casein Distemper has excellent coverage, breathes well and achieves a superb flat finish - perfect for specialist decorators in older homes.

Matt 

Modern Emulsion is a beautiful, durable matt finish with 7% sheen.

Tough and Easy-to-Clean

Our super-tough superstar for washable walls, Modern Emulsion has a high-performance formula that makes it easy to wipe away spills and marks – not paint. We use high-quality minerals and strong binders to make sure it’s also resistant to knocks and scrapes. 

Resistant to Mould

Our expert chemists add a preservative to Modern Emulsion that protects it from mould, keeping moisture-prone kitchens and bathrooms looking fresh. So, although it makes a wonderful addition to every room of your home, it’s the best finish option for these steamy spaces in particular.

Scuff and Stain Resistant

We use high-quality minerals and strong binders to make sure Modern Emulsion is stain resistant and scuff-proof. 

Very Matt

Casein Distemper offers a very flat matt finish with a breathable, permeable structure. 2% sheen.

Highly Breathable

Carefully sourced casein resins with unique open polymers let moisture pass through this flat matt finish, allowing interior plaster walls and ceiling to breathe. 

Paint that can't be matched


Asking ‘can you match Farrow & Ball colours?’ misses everything else that goes into the tin to make our industry defining finishes. We pack our paint with quality minerals, coverage-enhancing pigments and resin (using a much higher proportion than many other brands), ensuring an exceptional base to add colour to.

100% water based
Our completely water based paint range doesn’t discolour over time like solvent based paints can. So your spaces stay beautiful for longer.

Specialist formulation
Highly breathable finishes for stone walls, period plasterwork, and other features that require extra care and attention.

Low VOC
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. 

Colour Schemes

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#889B9B
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#889B9B
accent Colour Oval Room Blue
No.85
#B19C8D
trim Colour Dead Salmon
No.28
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#E3DED0
#C5BDAC
#E3DED0
accent Colour School House White
No.291
#C5BDAC
trim Colour Drop Cloth
No.283
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#464D4A
#6F4449
#464D4A
accent Colour Studio Green
No.93
#6F4449
trim Colour Preference Red
No.297

Sample Our Favourite Greens

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 green shades to help you find your perfect match.


Sample selection contains 3 x 100ml Sample Pots of our beautiful French Gray, Green Smoke and Studio Green.

Compare colours

Our paint colours all share an extraordinary response to light, revealing nuanced undertones and shifting in intensity as the light changes throughout the day. It's what makes our paint truly exceptional. Trying a sample pot pack is the best way to ensure you're finding the perfect colour for your space.

 

Card Room Green
No.79

  1. Vert de Terre
    Vert de Terre
    No. 234
    No. 234
  2. Lichen
    Lichen
    No. 19
    No. 19
  3. Calke Green
    Calke Green
    No. 34
    No. 34
  4. Green Smoke
    Green Smoke
    No. 47
    No. 47

Lighter Shades

If you're looking to create a lighter space, our colour experts recommend also sampling these two additional colours to ensure you find the perfect shade for your project.

Sample selection includes:

Card Room Green No.79
Vert de Terre No.234
Lichen No.19

Darker Shades

For those wishing to curate a more intimate and moody atmosphere, our colour experts suggest considering these two alternative hues to help you discover the ideal shade.

Sample selection includes:

Card Room Green No.79
Calke Green No.34
Green Smoke No.47

  1. Green Smoke
    Green Smoke
    No. 47
    No. 47
  2. Eddy
    Eddy
    No. 301
    No. 301
  3. Beverly
    Beverly
    No. 310
    No. 310
  4. Calke Green
    Calke Green
    No. 34
    No. 34
  5. Lichen
    Lichen
    No. 19
    No. 19
  6. Bancha
    Bancha
    No. 298
    No. 298
  7. Card Room Green
    Card Room Green
    No. 79
    No. 79
  8. Vert de Terre
    Vert de Terre
    No. 234
    No. 234
  9. Studio Green
    Studio Green
    No. 93
    No. 93
  10. French Gray
    French Gray
    No. 18
    No. 18
  11. Old White
    Old White
    No. 4
    No. 4
  12. Teresa's Green
    Teresa's Green
    No. 236
    No. 236
  13. Arsenic
    Arsenic
    No. 214
    No. 214
  14. Whirlybird
    Whirlybird
    No. 309
    No. 309
  15. Green Ground
    Green Ground
    No. 206
    No. 206
  16. Breakfast Room Green
    Breakfast Room Green
    No. 81
    No. 81
  17. Cooking Apple Green
    Cooking Apple Green
    No. 32
    No. 32
  18. Yeabridge Green
    Yeabridge Green
    No. 287
    No. 287
  19. Ball Green
    Ball Green
    No. 75
    No. 75
  20. Raw Tomatillo
    Raw Tomatillo
    No. CB6
    No. CB6

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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 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.

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