Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 in a room setting

Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.79

FamilyGreen

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.79

FamilyGreen

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496013481

Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496013481
Price: 34.0 GBP
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Farrow & Ball Card Room Green is a strong, dark grey green named after the study-like rooms of the Victorian period. Farrow & Ball say it feels more contemporary used with no contrasts at all. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.79

FamilyGreen

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 is a dark grey green, named after the study-like rooms popular in the Victorian period. Farrow & Ball describe it as unapologetic in its strength.

Farrow & Ball pair Card Room Green with Shaded White as its complementary white, and list it as an accent colour for their Contemporary Neutrals. Their suggested schemes combine it with Oval Room Blue and Dead Salmon, Studio Green and Preference Red, or School House White and Drop Cloth.

What colour goes well with Card Room Green?

Farrow & Ball say Card Room Green really comes alive against a warm neutral such as Off-White, or set against the darker Studio Green. Its complementary white is Shaded White.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79

Farrow & Ball suggest contrasting Card Room Green with a warm neutral like Off-White or the darker Studio Green. For a more contemporary look, they say to use it with no contrasts at all.

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 and Limewash are also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Card Room Green

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

Suggested scheme

Card Room Green No.79 Oval Room Blue No.85Accent colour

Dead Salmon No.28Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Card Room Green No.79 Studio Green No.93Accent colour

Preference Red No.297Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Card Room Green No.79 School House White No.291Accent colour

Drop Cloth No.283Trim colour

Colours similar to Card Room Green

If Card Room Green isn't quite right, Farrow & Ball's colour experts suggest sampling Vert de Terre and Lichen for a lighter shade, or Calke Green and Green Smoke for a deeper one. Comparing sample pots side by side on your own walls is the most reliable way to choose.

Buy Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 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 Card Room Green 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)
Limewash	Lime-rendered exterior and interior walls (not suitable for gypsum plaster)	2%	Varies with conditions	3 hours	12 hours	Long-haired or masonry brush (not suitable for spraying)

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 Card Room Green No.79

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 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. Limewash by brush. 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 (Limewash 4). Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

What colour goes well with Card Room Green?

Farrow & Ball's complementary white for Card Room Green is Shaded White. Their suggested schemes pair it with Oval Room Blue and Dead Salmon, Studio Green and Preference Red, or School House White and Drop Cloth.

Is Card Room Green a sage green?

Farrow & Ball describe Card Room Green as a dark grey green, named after the study-like rooms favoured in the Victorian period.

How do Farrow & Ball suggest using Card Room Green?

Farrow & Ball say it comes alive when contrasted with a warm neutral like Off-White or set against the darker Studio Green, and feels more contemporary used with no contrasts at all.

What colour is closest to Card Room Green?

For a lighter shade, Farrow & Ball's colour experts suggest sampling Vert de Terre and Lichen. For something deeper, try Calke Green and Green Smoke.

Which primer should I use with Card Room Green No.79?

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