No. 203

Tallow

Modern Emulsion

Tallow is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 18.
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Modern Emulsion

This illuminating neutral takes its name from the natural material originally used to make candles.  

Modern Emulsion is our super-tough, easy to clean finish for interior walls and ceilings. Washable and protected against mould, it’s the best choice for kitchens and bathrooms.

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Complementary white: Wimborne White

Key features

Matte

Matte

Modern Emulsion is a beautiful, durable matte finish with 7% 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 matte. 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 walls and ceilings

For interior walls and ceilings

Modern Emulsion is our super-tough, matte finish for interior walls and ceilings. 

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.

Best choice for kitchens and bathrooms

Best choice for kitchens and bathrooms

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. 

Tough and easy-to-clean

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. 

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: Wimborne WhiteComplementary white: Wimborne White

Wimborne White

Only a shade away from a pure white, the addition of the smallest amount of warm yellow pigment creates a very versatile shade. Find out more about Wimborne White No.239

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.


Recommended Primer & Undercoat

Primers & UndercoatPrimers & Undercoat

White & Light Tones

Our White & Light Tones Primer & Undercoat creates a wonderful base for our softest shades. Covering imperfections on your surface and adding extra depth of colour, this primer is based on our simplest colour, All White.

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.


Colour Schemes

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accent Colour Pointing
No.2003
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trim Colour Wimborne White
No.239
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accent Colour London Stone
No.6
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trim Colour London Clay
No.244
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accent Colour Matchstick
No.2013
#958975
trim Colour Mouse's Back
No.40

Sample Our Favourites

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 All White, Wimborne White and Pointing.




Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gorgeous illuminating colour Bought this to paint a room with dreaded artex textured walls that seemed to make every colour look dingy. So glad I found Tallow, it has totally transformed the walls and definitely has the effect of illuminating all the shadows created by the artex texture. It's a magical colour!
Date published: 2023-12-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A subtle warm colour for hall and landing We needed a warm but subtle colour for the hall and landing ares, which are high traffic. The Tallow colour was a great choice as it is a warm but not pink or overtly yellow. Reminds us of primroses in Spring. Our painter said the Dead Flat paint went on well and provided good coverage - we used F&B primer as we were painting over an emulsion that was decidely pinker. One coat of primer and two of the Dead Flat gas given a solid finish with consistent colour.
Date published: 2023-12-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Joyful Shade! I was not prepared for how lovely this shade is. It has a very subtle warm hue that lifts my spirit whilst remaining a very light, and neutral pale cream. Just what you want in a home. It is clean and fresh and bright. Had only intended to do one room but would be quite happy to do the whole house in Tallow. Even my husband commented how stunning it looked when he walked in and could see a different quality about it. I have lived with magnolia in the kitchen for many years and was worried about going for a cream neutral again .... But so happy I used Tallow! It is in a different league!
Date published: 2023-11-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful color We have a large modern-style living room that was white. Tallow has transformed this into a warmer, more welcoming space.
Date published: 2023-11-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Subtly responsive with light morning to midnight Choosing a wall color for the bedroom--with chosen dark teal and melange bed fabric and local light--took a few years of study. It also required a (DIY) thin skim coat of plaster and 2 sandings to smooth out previous owners' paint applications, but F&B investment energized that arduous task. With guidance from Flathead NY staff, we applied 1 coat primer + 2 Wimborne on ceiling, 2 coats primer on walls + 2 dead flat Tallow on walls. The hyper-pigmentation effects not merely a color, but also a "feeling." It is rich, soft, and sensitively responsive with light, morning to midnight. I could not be more satisfied.
Date published: 2023-11-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Feels like a hug! I painted our bedroom with this beautiful colour and it gives it a cosy,warm but also fresh feel. Went on like a dream, worth every cent.
Date published: 2023-09-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent quality every time! Beautiful quality paint. Fantastic coverage. Love the way natural light changes the hues through the day.
Date published: 2023-08-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tallow Beautiful rich cream colour. Looks fabulous in our north facing lounge. Expensive but worth it.
Date published: 2023-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Top quality paint good for the trade Top quality lovely finish very good to use and a stunning colour
Date published: 2023-07-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Warm soft peach Lovely deep light peach colour that seems to glow in the light, even in a north facing room. We combined it with Kittiwake at the suggestion of farrow and ball and it looks lovely. Perfect for a nursery.
Date published: 2023-07-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely in every way! I bought Tallow in estate emulsion for a bathroom remodel in my eighteenth century home. It glows in the evening with artificial light, and is equally soothing without being dull in natural light in the daytime. It goes on beautifully, and I took the suggestion of pairing it with Winbourne white, in a gloss finish, for the trim. These pictures are from the project still in process (counters not yet in), but look how great the walls look! Tile in tub surround was chosen to match Tallow’s palette.
Date published: 2023-06-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mellow Lovely, mellow colour and the finish is outstanding
Date published: 2023-05-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful glowing light cream Painted the living room (SW) in this and it really changes shade so much in different lights! Works super well with wood, as well as blue and red.
Date published: 2023-02-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good quality Good quality finish went well on top of F&B primer. Pleasing slightly off-white colour almost. Used in bathroom.
Date published: 2023-07-17