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Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.265

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.265

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496012026

Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496012026
Price: 34.0 GBP
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Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 is a cool, definite grey that holds its colour in all lights. It is popular in contemporary, minimal homes and often paired with Railings. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.265

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 is a cool, definite grey named after the houses traditionally lived in by the local lord. It is from Farrow & Ball's Archive and made to order.

Farrow & Ball pair Manor House Gray with Pavilion Gray as its complementary white, and describe it as an Architectural Neutral. Their suggested schemes combine it with Pitch Black and Railings, Dimpse and Pavilion Gray, or Blackened and Wevet.

Is Manor House Gray warm or cool?

Farrow & Ball describe Manor House Gray as a cool architectural grey, cooler and cleaner in feel than Charleston Gray.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265

Farrow & Ball say Manor House Gray holds its colour in all lights, especially when contrasted with Wevet. It is popular in hard-edged contemporary homes suited to minimal living, and is often used alongside the more dramatic Railings.

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 Manor House Gray

Pavilion Gray is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Manor House Gray for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Manor House Gray No.265 Pitch Black No.256Accent colour

Railings No.31Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Manor House Gray No.265 Dimpse No.277Accent colour

Pavilion Gray No.242Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Manor House Gray No.265 Blackened No.2011Accent colour

Wevet No.273Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 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 Manor House 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.

Manor House Gray is from Farrow & Ball's Archive. Archive colours are made to order, so they are non-returnable.

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 Manor House Gray No.265

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray No.265 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 Manor House Gray?

Farrow & Ball describe Manor House Gray as a definite grey and one of their Architectural Neutrals. It is named after the houses traditionally inhabited by the local lord.

Is Manor House Gray warm or cool?

Farrow & Ball describe Manor House Gray as a cool architectural grey, cooler and cleaner in feel than Charleston Gray.

What colours go with Manor House Gray?

Farrow & Ball suggest pairing Manor House Gray with Pitch Black and Railings, Dimpse and Pavilion Gray, or Blackened and Wevet. Its complementary white is Pavilion Gray.

Does Manor House Gray change colour in different light?

Farrow & Ball say it is a definite grey that retains its colour in all lights, especially when contrasted with Wevet.

Which primer should I use with Manor House Gray No.265?

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