Crisp white linen bedding and light oak bedside tables complement serene walls painted in Farrow & Ball Cornforth White (Hex #cfcbc4).

Cornforth White 228

Farrow & Ball
LRV 60.3

Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball is an understated, highly versatile mid-tone gray. Neither too warm nor too cool, this hushed neutral creates a calming retreat, making it an incredibly popular choice for elegant, relaxed interiors.

Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU 228
HEX Code #cfcbc4
Light Reflectance (LRV) 60.3
Temperature Neutral
Primary Undertone Gray
Hidden Undertones Brown, Purple
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South-facing, West-facing
Best For Bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, kitchen cabinetry

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A split digital conceptual board displaying a Farrow & Ball Cornforth White bedroom above a textured flat-lay of pale oak and washed linen.

Digital visualization: This serene grey hue applied to bedroom walls, paired with brushed brass sconces and linen bedding.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft morning east-facing light
  • Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Wevet
  • Key Materials:Washed linen, pale oak
  • Hardware Finishes:Brushed brass
  • Vibe:Serene and airy

Complementary Paint Colors

Wevet Farrow & Ball • 273
A split visualization showcasing a transitional living area painted in a warm grey alongside a tactile bottom section featuring matte herringbone oak and Purbeck Stone swatches.

Concept board: A versatile neutral tone elevating transitional living room walls alongside sculptural ceramics and herringbone flooring.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright south-facing daylight
  • Coordinating Colors:Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone
  • Flooring:Matte herringbone oak
  • Architectural Style:Transitional
  • Styling Pro Tips:Incorporate sculptural ceramics

Complementary Paint Colors

Purbeck Stone Farrow & Ball • 275
A dual-layout concept board illustrating a classic Victorian hallway painted in a soft neutral top section and physical sisal runner samples below.

Digital color test: Applying this understated greyish-white to hallway walls, complementing a natural sisal runner and wrought iron console.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Diffused skylight overhead
  • Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Ammonite
  • Key Materials:Wrought iron, sisal runner
  • Architectural Style:Classic Victorian

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Ammonite Farrow & Ball • 274
A conceptual split layout featuring Shaker-style kitchen cabinetry in a versatile greige hue above a flat-lay of honed Carrara marble and zellige tile.

Material palette: This timeless greige shade coating kitchen cabinetry, seamlessly integrated with aged bronze hardware and handmade backsplash tiles.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Even ambient kitchen lighting
  • Countertops:Honed Carrara marble
  • Backsplash:Handmade zellige tile
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze
  • Vibe:Timeless culinary

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