Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 in a room setting

Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.16

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerMid Tones

Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.16

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerMid Tones

SKU: 5029496013818

Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496013818
Price: 34.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Cord is a strong, earthy, yellow-based neutral, a stronger version of String. Farrow & Ball suggest it for kitchen units, studies and libraries. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.16

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerMid Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 is a strong, earthy neutral with a yellow base. Farrow & Ball named it as a stronger version of String, both in colour and in how it is used.

Farrow & Ball pair Cord with White Tie as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Calke Green and Tanner's Brown, Matchstick and String, or White Tie and New White.

What colour goes with Cord?

Farrow & Ball suggest Cord on kitchen units with String or Matchstick on the walls. Its complementary white is White Tie.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Cord No.16

Farrow & Ball describe Cord as having a traditional below stairs feel, and suggest it for kitchen units with String or Matchstick on the walls. They also say its warmly aged hue holds a surprising strength of colour in underlit rooms, so it is often used in studies and libraries.

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, Soft Distemper and Limewash are also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Cord

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

Suggested scheme

Cord No.16 Calke Green No.34Accent colour

Tanner's Brown No.255Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Cord No.16 White Tie No.2002Accent colour

New White No.59Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Cord No.16 Matchstick No.2013Accent colour

String No.8Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 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 Cord 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)
Soft Distemper	Plasterwork and intricate mouldings in low-traffic areas, historic homes	2%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	No recoat required	Brush or airless spray (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 Cord No.16

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Cord No.16 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, Casein Distemper and Soft 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. Soft Distemper needs at least 10% water added
Number of coats	2 coats recommended (Limewash 4, Soft Distemper 1). Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

What colour is Farrow & Ball Cord?

Cord is a strong, earthy neutral with a yellow base. Farrow & Ball describe it as a stronger version of String.

Is Cord a warm colour?

Farrow & Ball describe Cord as a warmly aged, yellow-based neutral with a surprising strength of colour in underlit rooms.

What colour goes with Cord?

Farrow & Ball's complementary white for Cord is White Tie. Their suggested schemes pair it with Calke Green and Tanner's Brown, Matchstick and String, or White Tie and New White.

Is Cord good for kitchen cabinets?

Farrow & Ball say Cord works as the perfect kitchen unit colour with String or Matchstick on the walls.

Which primer should I use with Cord No.16?

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