Traditional kitchen cabinetry finished in Farrow & Ball Hardwick White (Hex #b2ada0) pairs elegantly with honed Carrara marble countertops and unlacquered brass hardware.

Hardwick White 5

Farrow & Ball
LRV 43.66

Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball is a rich, chalky greige with subtle green undertones. Despite its name, it reads as a medium-depth traditional gray that adapts beautifully to changing light, perfect for both contemporary and historic spaces.

Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU 5
HEX Code #b2ada0
Light Reflectance (LRV) 43.66
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Green
Hidden Undertones Yellow, Brown
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South-facing, West-facing
Best For Kitchen cabinets, historic home interiors, exterior trim, living rooms

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Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A dual-section conceptual board presenting a bright kitchen with shaker cabinets on top and a flat-lay of Carrara marble, brass, and brick below.

Material board: A traditional gray hue applied to shaker cabinetry, perfectly offset by unlacquered brass and herringbone brick floors.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright midday sunlight, south-facing
  • Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Wimborne White
  • Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
  • Countertops:Honed Carrara marble
  • Flooring:Herringbone brick

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A split rendering showcasing a historic paneled interior on the upper half and a tactile arrangement of olive velvet and dark oak beneath.

Digital visualization: A sophisticated chalky gray transforming Georgian paneled walls, enhanced by heavy olive velvet drapery and dark oak.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Filtered natural light through sheer curtains
  • Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Old White
  • Architectural Style:Georgian paneled walls
  • Textiles:Faded Persian rug, velvet drapery

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Old White Farrow & Ball • 4
A digital exterior board displaying rendered window frames and fascias above a textured flat-lay of dark roofing slate and weathered stone.

Exterior mockup: This timeless gray-green shade coats the window trims, harmonizing with a weathered stone facade and climbing ivy.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Overcast natural daylight
  • Main Exterior Color:Farrow & Ball Light Gray
  • Materials:Weathered stone facade, slate roof
  • Landscaping:Climbing ivy, boxwood planters

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A composite presentation featuring a sunlit living room with built-in shelving on top and a tactile collection of aged leather and walnut below.

Concept board: A versatile traditional gray on living room walls, providing a rich backdrop for tufted aged leather and dark walnut.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon sun casting long shadows
  • Coordinating Color:Farrow & Ball Pigeon
  • Key Materials:Aged leather, dark walnut wood
  • Styling Pro Tips:Layered vintage oil paintings

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