Monkey Puzzle by Farrow & Ball is a deep, muted grey-green with a grounded, earthy presence. Its dark, sophisticated tone brings a sense of quiet elegance, shifting beautifully between a rich forest green and a shadowy slate depending on the light.
Will Monkey Puzzle clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 238 |
| HEX Code | #4b5956 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 9 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Blue |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Kitchen cabinets, libraries, exterior trim, front doors, dining rooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This deep muted green applied to shaker cabinetry, paired with honed Calacatta marble and unlacquered brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning light through a large casement window
- Cabinetry Style:Shaker style with flat-panel drawers
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Countertops:Honed Calacatta marble
- Flooring:Reclaimed terracotta tiles
- Coordinating Trim:Farrow & Ball School House White
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test layout: A moody green-grey hue enveloping floor-to-ceiling bookcases, accented by warm brass sconces and dark walnut.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, dim evening light from brass wall sconces
- Millwork:Floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases
- Wood Accents:Dark walnut flooring and furniture
- Textiles:Burnt orange velvet armchair
- Coordinating Ceiling:Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin
Complementary Paint Colors
Exterior conceptualization: This historic dark green framing Victorian windows, contrasting beautifully against weathered red brick and aged bronze.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, indirect overcast daylight
- Exterior Cladding:Weathered red brick
- Architectural Details:Victorian window casings and fascia
- Hardware:Aged bronze outdoor lantern
- Accent Color:Farrow & Ball Pointing
Complementary Paint Colors
Entrance rendering: A rich grey-green hue modernizing a classic solid wood door, highlighted by dappled sunlight and polished nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dappled sunlight through oak trees
- Door Style:Classic six-panel solid wood
- Hardware:Polished nickel knocker and handle
- Surround Materials:Whitewashed stone masonry
- Planters:Aged lead planters with boxwood
Room visualization: A dramatic deep green completely drenching the dining room wainscoting, warmed by an ambient candle-like chandelier glow.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Ambient candle-like glow from a modern chandelier
- Wall Treatment:Picture molding wainscoting color-drenched
- Flooring:Herringbone white oak
- Furniture:Ebonized ash wood dining table
- Textiles:Linen upholstered dining chairs
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
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