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Elephant's Breath

Flat Eggshell

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Flat Eggshell

This warm and contemporary grey has a very popular and famous paint name originally created by John Fowler.  

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.

Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones

Complementary white: Strong White

Colour Schemes

#C7BEB3
#DBD5CA
#B7AFA9
#DBD5CA
accent Colour Skimming Stone
No.241
#B7AFA9
trim Colour Dove Tale
No.267
#C7BEB3
#736660
#9A9087
#736660
accent Colour London Clay
No.244
#9A9087
trim Colour Charleston Gray
No.243
#C7BEB3
#F6F6F2
#E4E2DC
#F6F6F2
accent Colour All White
No.2005
#E4E2DC
trim Colour Strong White
No.2001

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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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.

 

Elephant's Breath

No.229

  1. Dove Tale
    Dove Tale
    No. 267
    No. 267
  2. Jitney
    Jitney
    No. 293
    No. 293
  3. Skimming Stone
    Skimming Stone
    No. 241
    No. 241
  4. Strong White
    Strong White
    No. 2001
    No. 2001

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:

Elephant's Breath No.229
Dove Tale No.267
Jitney No.293

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:

Elephant's Breath No.229
Skimming Stone No.241
Strong White No.2001

  1. Douter
    Douter
    No. 318
    No. 318
  2. Liquorice
    Liquorice
    No. CB10
    No. CB10
  3. Dove Tale
    Dove Tale
    No. 267
    No. 267
  4. Manor House Gray
    Manor House Gray
    No. 265
    No. 265
  5. Down Pipe
    Down Pipe
    No. 26
    No. 26
  6. Plummett
    Plummett
    No. 272
    No. 272
  7. Tar
    Tar
    No. CC1
    No. CC1
  8. Beetle Black
    Beetle Black
    No. G16
    No. G16
  9. Stoke
    Stoke
    No. CC7
    No. CC7
  10. Mole's Breath
    Mole's Breath
    No. 276
    No. 276
  11. French Gray
    French Gray
    No. 18
    No. 18
  12. Pigeon
    Pigeon
    No. 25
    No. 25
  13. Hardwick White
    Hardwick White
    No. 5
    No. 5
  14. Light Gray
    Light Gray
    No. 17
    No. 17
  15. Lamp Room Gray
    Lamp Room Gray
    No. 88
    No. 88
  16. Blue Gray
    Blue Gray
    No. 91
    No. 91
  17. Cornforth White
    Cornforth White
    No. 228
    No. 228
  18. Mizzle
    Mizzle
    No. 266
    No. 266
  19. Elephant's Breath
    Elephant's Breath
    No. 229
    No. 229
  20. Pavilion Gray
    Pavilion Gray
    No. 242
    No. 242

View All Grey Paint Colours

Light or dark, warm or cool, grey paint is effortlessly versatile and can create every mood imaginable.

 

Discover Grey Paint Schemes

Find inspiration for your project and view beautiful images of grey 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 is available from Sunday, March 1st to Tuesday, March 31st 2026.

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-odor, low-VOC finishes are easy to clean without harmful solvents. They also meet Toy-safe requirements in accordance with The Canada Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations, Canada Toy Regulations (SOR/2011-17) – Section 23 and ASTM F963 – 17 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.

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 .

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including acetaldehyde, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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.