Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 paint in an open tin

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Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.243

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.243

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496012897

Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496012897
Price: 34.0 GBP
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Charleston Gray is a deep, warm, muted grey with brown undertones. Farrow & Ball say it creates a warm, enveloping and hushed atmosphere and is very popular in modern living rooms. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.243

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 is a deep, warm and muted grey named after the much loved East Sussex home of the Bloomsbury Group. Farrow & Ball say its brown undertones create a warm, enveloping and hushed atmosphere.

Farrow & Ball pair Charleston Gray with Strong White as its complementary white, and list it as an accent colour for their Contemporary Neutrals. Their suggested schemes combine it with Elephant's Breath and Dove Tale, London Clay and Pelt, or Strong White and Skimming Stone.

What colour is Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray?

Farrow & Ball describe Charleston Gray as a deep, warm and muted grey. They say its brown undertones create a warm, enveloping and hushed atmosphere.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243

Farrow & Ball say Charleston Gray is very popular in modern living rooms. They also suggest it as an accent for the warm Contemporary Neutrals, or on woodwork alongside the rich Brinjal.

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 Charleston Gray

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

Suggested scheme

Charleston Gray No.243 Elephant's Breath No.229Accent colour

Dove Tale No.267Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Charleston Gray No.243 London Clay No.244Accent colour

Pelt No.254Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Charleston Gray No.243 Strong White No.2001Accent colour

Skimming Stone No.241Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 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 Charleston Gray 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 Charleston Gray No.243

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray No.243 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 is Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray?

Farrow & Ball describe Charleston Gray as a deep, warm and muted grey with brown undertones.

What colour goes with Charleston Gray?

Farrow & Ball suggest pairing Charleston Gray with Elephant's Breath and Dove Tale, London Clay and Pelt, or Strong White and Skimming Stone. Its complementary white is Strong White.

Is Charleston Gray warm or cool?

It is a warm grey. Farrow & Ball say its brown undertones create a warm, enveloping and hushed atmosphere.

Where can I use Charleston Gray?

Farrow & Ball say it is very popular in modern living rooms, works as an accent for the warm Contemporary Neutrals, and can be used on woodwork with Brinjal.

Which primer should I use with Charleston Gray No.243?

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