Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 in a room setting

Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.278

FamilyPink

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.278

FamilyPink

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

SKU: 5029496012743

Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496012743
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Nancy's Blushes is Farrow & Ball's truest pink, an uplifting shade named after a young girl's rosy cheeks. It is eye catching with a bright white and quietly charming with a soft neutral in shady rooms. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.278

FamilyPink

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 is what Farrow & Ball call their truest pink, named after the rosy cheeks of a much loved young girl called Nancy. It is an uplifting shade that changes character with what you put beside it.

Farrow & Ball pair Nancy's Blushes with All White as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Charleston Gray and London Clay, All White and Tailor Tack, or Middleton Pink and Whirlybird.

What colour goes with Nancy's Blushes?

Farrow & Ball say Nancy's Blushes grabs attention next to a bright white, feels quietly charming against a soft neutral in shady rooms, and becomes far more graphic when balanced with St Giles Blue.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278

For shady rooms, Farrow & Ball suggest contrasting Nancy's Blushes with a soft neutral to create a quietly charming interior. Paired with a bright white, it is much more eye catching.

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 is also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Nancy's Blushes

All White is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Nancy's Blushes for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Nancy's Blushes No.278 Charleston Gray No.243Accent colour

London Clay No.244Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Nancy's Blushes No.278 Middleton Pink No.245Accent colour

Whirlybird No.309Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Nancy's Blushes No.278 All White No.2005Accent colour

Tailor Tack No.302Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 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 Nancy's Blushes 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)

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 Nancy's Blushes No.278

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes No.278 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. 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. Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

What colour is Farrow & Ball Nancy's Blushes?

Nancy's Blushes is a true pink. Farrow & Ball describe it as their truest pink, and an uplifting shade.

What colour goes with Nancy's Blushes?

Farrow & Ball suggest All White as its complementary white. Their recommended schemes pair Nancy's Blushes with Charleston Gray and London Clay, All White and Tailor Tack, or Middleton Pink and Whirlybird. They also note it looks more graphic with St Giles Blue.

Which primer should I use with Nancy's Blushes No.278?

Farrow & Ball recommend their White & Light Tones Primer & Undercoat for Nancy's Blushes. Choose the Wall & Ceiling, Wood or Metal version to suit the surface.

Does Nancy's Blushes work in a shady room?

Farrow & Ball say it can create quietly charming interiors in shady rooms when contrasted with a soft neutral.

Who is Nancy's Blushes named after?

Farrow & Ball named it after the rosy cheeks of a much loved young girl called Nancy.