Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.298

FamilyGreen

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.298

FamilyGreen

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496012163

Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496012163
Price: 34.0 GBP
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Farrow & Ball Bancha is a sober olive green, a darker take on their archive colour Olive. Farrow & Ball say it creates calm, serene rooms, especially alongside soft pinks and browns. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.298

FamilyGreen

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 is a protective olive green with a mid-century modern feel. Farrow & Ball created it as a darker version of Olive, a much loved colour from their Archive, and named it after Japanese green tea leaves.

Farrow & Ball pair Bancha with Shaded White as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Lime White and Old White, Sulking Room Pink and Railings, or Ammonite and Purbeck Stone.

What colour is Bancha?

Bancha is an olive green. Farrow & Ball describe it as a mid-century modern green and a darker version of their archive colour Olive, with a sober tone.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298

Farrow & Ball suggest Bancha for anyone wanting to embrace stronger colour at home. They say its sober tone makes rooms feel calm and serene, especially when combined with soft pinks and browns.

Choose Estate Emulsion or Modern Emulsion for walls and ceilings, Dead Flat for a completely flat look across walls and woodwork, and Flat Eggshell, Modern Eggshell or Full Gloss for woodwork and cabinets. For exteriors, choose Exterior Masonry or Exterior Eggshell for breathable, weather-resistant performance. Casein Distemper is also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Bancha

Shaded White is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Bancha for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Bancha No.298 Lime White No.1Accent colour

Old White No.4Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Bancha No.298 Ammonite No.274Accent colour

Purbeck Stone No.275Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Bancha No.298 Sulking Room Pink No.295Accent colour

Railings No.31Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 from Rabart

Rabart is an authorised Farrow & Ball stockist, with decorating centres across Wales and the South West of England. All our stores have Farrow & Ball paint mixing machines, so you can usually have Bancha mixed in your chosen finish and ready to take home the same day, subject to availability of your chosen finish. Alternatively, order online in a range of finishes and sizes from 750ml to 5L, or try a Farrow & Ball sample pot first.

Specifications by finish

Coverage and recoat times vary by finish. The figures below are from Farrow & Ball's product data sheets for normal conditions; cooler or more humid environments may extend drying times, and darker shades may need an additional coat.

Finish	Best for	Sheen	Coverage per litre	Touch dry	Recoat	Application
Interior Performance Finishes
Dead Flat	Walls & ceilings, woodwork & metal	2%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Modern Emulsion	Walls & ceilings	7%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Flat Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	20%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Modern Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	40%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
Exterior Performance Finishes
Exterior Masonry	Brick, render, concrete, terracotta	2%	Up to 8 m²	2 hours	5 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Exterior Eggshell	Exterior wood and metal, front doors, cladding, fences	20%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
The Estate Range
Estate Emulsion	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas	2%	Up to 14 m²	2 hours	2 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Casein Distemper	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas, historic homes, surfaces that need to breathe	2%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush (not suitable for spraying; roller not recommended on large areas)

Dead Flat

Key Information

CoverageUp to 12 m² per litre
Touch dry2 hours
Recoat4 hours
Application methodBrush, roller or airless spray
Clean-upWarm soapy water
Finish2% sheen (dead flat matt)

Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Bancha No.298 looks across interior walls, woodwork, exterior facades and more. Click any image to view full size.

Choosing the right Farrow & Ball finish

Every Farrow & Ball colour is available in a range of finishes. The right choice depends on the surface you're painting and how much wear it'll see.

Estate Emulsion

2% sheen

The classic chalky, very matt finish for walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Modern Emulsion

7% sheen

Washable and mould-resistant, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and family rooms.

Dead Flat

2% sheen

Same matt depth as Estate Emulsion but scrubbable and scuff-resistant. Suitable for walls, woodwork and metal.

Flat Eggshell

20% sheen

F&B's tough new low-sheen finish for interior wood, metal and concrete, including kitchen cabinets, skirtings and floors.

Modern Eggshell

40% sheen

A harder-wearing mid-sheen for woodwork, cabinetry and floors.

Full Gloss

95% sheen

A high-shine finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, including front doors.

Exterior Eggshell

20% sheen

Protects exterior wood and metal with added algae and fungal protection.

Exterior Masonry

2% sheen

A highly breathable matt finish for brick, render and concrete.

Casein Distemper

2% sheen

A breathable, traditional distemper for heritage interiors. Ideal for lime plaster walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Soft Distemper

2% sheen

A soft, powdery traditional finish. Particularly suited to detailed interior plasterwork and period mouldings.

Limewash

2% sheen

A traditional breathable finish for solid lime render exterior walls, and interior walls and ceilings.

Not sure which to choose? Order a sample pot first to test the colour in your own space and light.

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Product Specifications

Brand	Farrow & Ball
Type	Designer Paint
Suitable for	Brush or roller for most finishes. Full Gloss and Casein Distemper are not recommended by roller on large areas
Base	Water-based
Key features	Low odour, low VOC, A+ indoor air quality rating, toy-safe (EN 71-3), 100% water-based
Thinning	Ready to use. On new or bare plaster, Farrow & Ball recommend a 25% diluted coat of the emulsion or Wall & Ceiling Primer & Undercoat first
Number of coats	2 coats recommended. Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

What colours go with Bancha?

Farrow & Ball say Bancha creates rooms that feel calm and serene, especially when combined with soft pinks and browns. Their recommended schemes pair it with Lime White and Old White, Sulking Room Pink and Railings, or Ammonite and Purbeck Stone, with Shaded White as its complementary white.

What colour is Farrow & Ball Bancha?

Bancha is an olive green. Farrow & Ball describe it as a mid-century modern green and a darker version of their archive colour, Olive.

Where does the name Bancha come from?

Bancha is named after Japanese tea leaves. Farrow & Ball say that, like a cup of green tea, it provides a feeling of security.

Is Bancha a dark colour?

Farrow & Ball describe Bancha as a darker version of their archive colour Olive, perfect for those who want to embrace stronger colour in the home. They recommend their Dark Tones primer for it.

Which primer should I use with Bancha No.298?

Farrow & Ball recommend their Dark Tones Primer & Undercoat for Bancha. Choose the Wall & Ceiling, Wood or Metal version to suit the surface.