Carriage Green by Farrow & Ball is a very deep, rich green with a heavy dose of black and a subtle yellow undertone. This historic, dramatic hue creates an incredibly enveloping and sophisticated atmosphere, often reading almost black in low light.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 94 |
| HEX Code | #434d48 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 6 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Yellow, Black |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Libraries, dining rooms, exterior front doors, kitchen islands, moody studies |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This deep green hue enveloping floor-to-ceiling bookshelves under low-lit moody ambient lighting.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Low-lit moody ambient lighting with glowing picture lights
- Millwork:Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves
- Metal Finishes:Antique bronze
- Flooring:Dark herringbone oak
Color test: A rich forest shade applied to dining room walls, contrasting with ebonized ash and heavy linen.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Candlelight and dim chandelier glow
- Trim Color:Farrow & Ball Off-Black
- Textiles:Heavy linen drapery
- Table Material:Ebonized ash
Complementary Paint Colors
Design mockup: Exploring a saturated dark tone on an exterior door framed by white painted brick and boxwood topiaries.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Overcast diffuse daylight
- Exterior Siding:White painted brick
- Hardware:Polished brass
- Greenery:Boxwood topiaries
Digital concept: A dramatic dark island grounding a bright kitchen, paired with soapstone countertops and reclaimed terracotta.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright overhead pendant lighting
- Cabinetry Surround:Farrow & Ball Shaded White
- Countertops:Soapstone
- Flooring:Reclaimed terracotta tile
Complementary Paint Colors
Material board: Testing this intense dark shade on classic wainscoting alongside an olive green velvet armchair.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Directional reading lamp light casting dramatic highlights
- Wainscoting Style:Classic paneling
- Seating:Olive green velvet armchair
- Accents:Walnut and brass
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Carriage Green in real rooms.North-Facing Formal Dining Room
"This ultra-dark heritage green creates a dramatic gallery backdrop for traditional mahogany furnishings and gold-framed artwork, though cool north-facing light pulls its low LRV toward charcoal shadow and creates sharp contrast against crisp white shutters and trim."
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