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De Nimes

Modern Eggshell

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Modern Eggshell

An elegant blue that is wonderfully down to earth, inspired by the cloth of everyday workwear originally made in the French city of Nîmes.  

Modern Eggshell is our toughest interior finish, adding lasting colour and protection to interior wood, metal and concrete. It’s even tough enough for floors and kitchen cabinets.

Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones

Complementary white: Shaded White

Key features

Mid sheen

Mid sheen

Our super-tough mid shine finish with a 40% 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 wood, metal and concrete

For interior wood, metal and concrete

Add colour and protection to interior wood, metal, and concrete surfaces. This ultra-durable eggshell is even tough enough for floors, and can be used throughout the home on skirting, doors, kitchen cabinets, furniture, and radiators.

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.

Tough enough for floors

Tough enough for floors

This ultra-durable eggshell is even tough enough for interior wooden and concrete floors. 

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.

Our most durable finish

Our most durable finish

Modern Eggshell is our toughest finish — it’s even suitable for floors. Formulated by our experts using the finest ingredients, it’s washable, wipeable and stands up to scuffs or scrapes.

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. 

Toy safe

Toy safe

This finish is independently tested and certified toy-safe in accordance with Safety of Toys Part 3: Migration of certain elements (EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021). That means you can and a splash of colour to toys, cribs and other surfaces little ones come into contact with. Our paints also have hardly any odour and don’t need any solvents to clean up, so you can breathe easy during application and beyond. 

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.

Recommended Primer & Undercoat

Primers & UndercoatPrimers & Undercoat

Dark Tones

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.

Why Choose Farrow & Ball?

Remarkably Unmarkable

More durable than typical emulsions, eggshell paint is impressively tough. And Modern Eggshell is our toughest finish ever. It can withstand knocks, scuffs and stains, making it ideal for busy homes. A classic choice for baseboards, kitchen cabinets and windowsills, it’s even tough enough to transform floorboards, concrete floors and staircases.

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. 

Rich Colour

Packed with pigment and handcrafted using the finest ingredients, this multi-surface finish is available in all of our signature shades, archive colours and collaboration collections.

Paint for floors

Modern Eggshell is the toughest Farrow & Ball finish. Scrubbable, scuff resistant and stain proof, it’s so durable, you can use it on internal concrete floors, floorboards and staircases.

Paint for wood

Our Modern Eggshell is an ideal wood paint. With impressive durability, rich colour and low odour, it’s the perfect choice for tricky surfaces like kitchen cupboards or bathroom shelves.

Paint for metal

From radiators to pipes, cupboard handles to shelving units, this metal paint can turn the most unsightly items into a beautiful focal point or discreetly help them blend into the background.

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.

Toy safe
Independently tested and certified toy-safe in accordance with Safety of Toys Part 3: Migration of certain elements (EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021).

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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accent Colour School House White
No.291
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trim Colour Shaded White
No.201
#748284
#505456
#45494C
#505456
accent Colour Hopper Head
No.305
#45494C
trim Colour Railings
No.31
#748284
#ADBDA3
#AA8D87
#ADBDA3
accent Colour Whirlybird
No.309
#AA8D87
trim Colour Sulking Room Pink
No.295

Order Two Sample Pots, Get One Free

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 blue shades to help you find your perfect match.

Sample selection contains 3 x 100ml Sample Pots of our beautiful Inchyra Blue, Stiffkey Blue and Hague Blue.

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.

 

De Nimes

No.299

  1. Inchyra Blue
    Inchyra Blue
    No. 289
    No. 289
  2. Stiffkey Blue
    Stiffkey Blue
    No. 281
    No. 281
  3. Selvedge
    Selvedge
    No. 306
    No. 306
  4. Oval Room Blue
    Oval Room Blue
    No. 85
    No. 85

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:

De Nimes No.299
Inchyra Blue No.289
Stiffkey Blue No.281

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:

De Nimes No.299
Selvedge No.306
Oval Room Blue No.85

  1. Hague Blue
    Hague Blue
    No. 30
    No. 30
  2. Stiffkey Blue
    Stiffkey Blue
    No. 281
    No. 281
  3. Inchyra Blue
    Inchyra Blue
    No. 289
    No. 289
  4. De Nimes
    De Nimes
    No. 299
    No. 299
  5. Selvedge
    Selvedge
    No. 306
    No. 306
  6. Lulworth Blue
    Lulworth Blue
    No. 89
    No. 89
  7. Kittiwake
    Kittiwake
    No. 307
    No. 307
  8. Parma Gray
    Parma Gray
    No. 27
    No. 27
  9. Borrowed Light
    Borrowed Light
    No. 235
    No. 235
  10. Skylight
    Skylight
    No. 205
    No. 205
  11. Mizzle
    Mizzle
    No. 266
    No. 266
  12. Pale Powder
    Pale Powder
    No. 204
    No. 204
  13. Light Blue
    Light Blue
    No. 22
    No. 22
  14. Blue Ground
    Blue Ground
    No. 210
    No. 210
  15. Oval Room Blue
    Oval Room Blue
    No. 85
    No. 85
  16. Teresa's Green
    Teresa's Green
    No. 236
    No. 236
  17. Green Blue
    Green Blue
    No. 84
    No. 84
  18. Dix Blue
    Dix Blue
    No. 82
    No. 82
  19. Cook's Blue
    Cook's Blue
    No. 237
    No. 237
  20. Wine Dark
    Wine Dark
    No. 308
    No. 308

View All Blue Paint Colours

When it comes to creating colour schemes, blue paint is one of the most versatile options around. In some spaces it evokes calm and serenity, while in others it’s cosy and dramatic.

 

Discover Blue Paint Schemes

Find inspiration for your project and view beautiful images of blue paint schemes in real homes.

 

* Terms and conditions: Offer is valid on the purchase of sample pots of the 132 colours in our signature palette. Buy three sample pots for the price of two. Offer can be used multiple times in a single or multiple transaction, up to a total of 9 sample pots. Applicable in showrooms or online. Offer expires 29th November 2024.