Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 in a room setting

Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.3

FamilyWhite / Off-White

CollectionTraditional Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.3

FamilyWhite / Off-White

CollectionTraditional Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

SKU: 5029496013672

Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496013672
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 is a chalky mid tone off white with an underlying green. One of Farrow & Ball's original colours, it works on walls, woodwork and floors. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.3

FamilyWhite / Off-White

CollectionTraditional Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 is a chalky, mid tone off white and one of the original Farrow & Ball colours. Farrow & Ball note that its underlying green gives it a real softness.

Off-White belongs to Farrow & Ball's Traditional Neutrals, alongside Old White, Slipper Satin and Lime White, with Slipper Satin as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Lime White and Old White, Light Gray and Mouse's Back, Blue Gray and Pigeon, Slipper Satin and Pigeon, or Slipper Satin and Blue Gray.

What colour is Off-White by Farrow & Ball?

Off-White is a chalky mid tone off white with an underlying green, which Farrow & Ball say gives it its softness. It is one of their original colours.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3

Farrow & Ball describe Off-White as a chalky, traditional wall colour or a sophisticated woodwork tone. They also recommend it for floors, where it bounces light onto the walls while keeping a soft, warm feel.

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 Off-White

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

Suggested scheme

Off-White No.3 Lime White No.1Accent colour

Old White No.4Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Off-White No.3 Light Gray No.17Accent colour

Mouse's Back No.40Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Off-White No.3 Blue Gray No.91Accent colour

Pigeon No.25Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Off-White No.3 Slipper Satin No.2004Accent colour

Pigeon No.25Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Off-White No.3 Slipper Satin No.2004Accent colour

Blue Gray No.91Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 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 Off-White 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 Off-White No.3

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Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Off-White No.3 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 Off-White Farrow & Ball?

Off-White is a chalky mid tone off white with an underlying green that gives it a soft finish. It is one of the original Farrow & Ball colours.

Does Off-White have green undertones?

Yes. Farrow & Ball describe Off-White as having an underlying green, which gives it its softness.

What colour goes with Off-White?

Farrow & Ball suggest Lime White and Old White, Light Gray and Mouse's Back, Blue Gray and Pigeon, or Slipper Satin with Pigeon or Blue Gray. Its complementary white is Slipper Satin.

Can Off-White be used on floors?

Yes. Farrow & Ball recommend Off-White for floors, where it bounces light onto the walls while keeping a soft, warm feel.

Which primer should I use with Off-White No.3?

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