Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 in a room setting

Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.18

FamilyGreen

PrimerMid Tones

Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.18

FamilyGreen

PrimerMid Tones

SKU: 5029496013139

Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496013139
Price: 34.0 GBP
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French Gray is a soothing green grey from Farrow & Ball that shifts between green and grey with the light. Inspired by 19th century French decoration, it creates a relaxed room and suits front doors and garden furniture outside. Read More

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Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.18

FamilyGreen

PrimerMid Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 is a soothing green grey that Farrow & Ball describe as far more green than grey, although it shifts between the two with the light and the time of day. Inspired by French decoration and wallpapers of the 19th century, it makes for a very relaxed room.

Farrow & Ball pair French Gray with Slipper Satin as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Lime White and Slipper Satin, Off-White and Eddy, or Mouse's Back and Treron.

Is French Gray green or grey?

Farrow & Ball say French Gray is much more green than grey, but it moves between the two depending on the light and the time of day.

Where to use Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18

Farrow & Ball recommend French Gray for exterior woodwork, and it is a particular favourite of theirs for front doors in their low sheen Exterior Eggshell. It also suits garden furniture, where it sits comfortably among the greenery.

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 French Gray

Slipper Satin is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with French Gray for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

French Gray No.18 Lime White No.1Accent colour

Slipper Satin No.2004Trim colour

Suggested scheme

French Gray No.18 Off-White No.3Accent colour

Eddy No.301Trim colour

Suggested scheme

French Gray No.18 Mouse's Back No.40Accent colour

Treron No.292Trim colour

Colours similar to French Gray

If French Gray isn't quite right, Farrow & Ball's colour experts suggest sampling Vert de Terre and Mizzle for a lighter shade, or Pigeon 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 French Gray No.18 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 French 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 French Gray No.18

Colour story

Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball French Gray No.18 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 with Farrow & Ball French Gray?

Farrow & Ball suggest Slipper Satin as its complementary white. Their recommended schemes pair French Gray with Lime White and Slipper Satin, Off-White and Eddy, or Mouse's Back and Treron.

Is French Gray green or grey?

Farrow & Ball say French Gray is much more green than grey, although it shifts between the two depending on the light and time of day.

What colour is closest to French Gray?

For a lighter shade, Farrow & Ball suggest sampling Vert de Terre and Mizzle. For something deeper, try Pigeon and Green Smoke.

Can French Gray be used outside?

Yes. Farrow & Ball describe French Gray as perfect for exterior woodwork and a particular favourite for front doors in Exterior Eggshell. They also suggest it for garden furniture, where it sits amongst the greenery.

Which primer should I use with French Gray No.18?

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