Farrow & Ball Old White No. 4 is a soft, historic grey-green. As one of their Traditional Neutrals, it reads as a subdued green in shaded or north-facing rooms, but transforms into a classic, sophisticated grey-beige in well-lit spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | No. 4 |
| HEX Code | #c7bfab |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 54.93 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Beige |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North-facing, South-facing |
| Best For | Historic drawing rooms, traditional kitchens, hallways, exterior siding |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Concept board: A historic grey-green hue applied to paneled walls, harmonizing with antique mahogany floorboards and intricate plasterwork.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, indirect daylight highlighting the architectural moldings.
- Trim Color:Farrow & Ball Dimity
- Architectural Style:Georgian with intricate plasterwork
- Flooring:Antique mahogany floorboards
- Furniture:Velvet upholstered armchairs in faded rose
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Digital color test: This subtle historic shade coating kitchen walls, contrasting beautifully with aged pewter cup pulls and white zellige tiles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, crisp morning light.
- Cabinet Color:Farrow & Ball Light Gray
- Countertop Material:Butcher block oak
- Hardware Finishes:Aged pewter cup pulls
- Backsplash:Hand-glazed zellige tiles in soft white
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Material exploration: A versatile stone hue creating a welcoming hallway backdrop for checkerboard marble floors and a faded Persian runner.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, welcoming glow from a central crystal chandelier.
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Shaded White
- Flooring:Checkerboard marble in black and white
- Accessories:Gilded antique mirror
- Rug Style:Faded Persian runner in muted tones
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Exterior visualization: A soft grey-green tone on wooden clapboard siding, paired with climbing white roses and weathered cedar shingles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Direct midday sunlight creating sharp, distinct shadows.
- Trim Color:Farrow & Ball Off-White
- Door Color:Farrow & Ball Studio Green
- Roof Material:Weathered cedar shingles
- Landscape Elements:Climbing white roses on a wooden trellis
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