Farrow & Ball Worsted is a rich, mid-tone warm gray with subtle greige and brown undertones. Named after flat woven fabric, this understated neutral lacks cold blue tones, providing a sophisticated, earthy backdrop that perfectly complements clean white trim and bold accent colors.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 284 |
| HEX Code | #a09c97 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 35.25 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Warm Grey |
| Hidden Undertones | Brown And Greige |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South-facing, West-facing |
| Best For | Living rooms, kitchen cabinets, exteriors, bedrooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: A mid-tone grey hue setting a moody backdrop for cognac leather and blackened steel furniture.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dramatic directional afternoon light
- Trim Color:
- Flooring:Dark smoked oak
- Key Materials:Cognac leather and blackened steel
- Architectural Style:Modern industrial
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Material study: A sophisticated grey finish applied to shaker cabinetry, paired seamlessly with unlacquered brass and reclaimed terracotta tiles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright even task lighting with natural window light
- Wall Color:
- Countertop:Honed Calacatta marble
- Hardware:Unlacquered brass
- Flooring:Reclaimed terracotta tiles
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Exterior visualization: A versatile grey tone coating contemporary stucco walls, complementing natural slate roof tiles and boxwood hedges.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Overcast flat natural daylight
- Trim Color:
- Roofing:Natural slate tiles
- Landscaping Materials:Limestone pavers and boxwood hedges
- Architectural Style:Contemporary masonry
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Concept board: A calming grey shade enveloping bedroom walls, enhanced by glowing alabaster stone pendants and charcoal linen.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft moody twilight filtering through sheer curtains
- Accent Color:
- Textiles:Charcoal linen and cashmere
- Lighting Fixtures:Alabaster stone pendants
- Flooring:Wide plank European oak
Complementary Paint Colors
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