Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.42

FamilyRed

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.42

FamilyRed

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496013344

Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496013344
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red is a rich, brown based red inspired by the gallery at Attingham Park. Farrow & Ball say it makes a striking backdrop for artwork. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.42

FamilyRed

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 is a rich, brown based red taken from the colour of the magnificent gallery at Attingham Park. Farrow & Ball add a generous amount of brown pigment, which deepens this timeless red and gives it warmth and character.

Farrow & Ball pair Picture Gallery Red with Dimity as its complementary white, and list it as an accent colour for their Traditional Neutrals. Their suggested schemes combine it with Jitney and Stirabout, Dimity and Joa's White, or Mahogany and Templeton Pink.

What colour is Picture Gallery Red?

Farrow & Ball describe Picture Gallery Red as a rich, brown based red. A generous helping of brown pigment deepens it and gives it a ruddy warmth.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42

As the name suggests, Farrow & Ball say Picture Gallery Red makes a striking backdrop for works of art, whether hand drawn in crayon or expertly painted in oil.

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 Picture Gallery Red

Dimity is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Picture Gallery Red for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Picture Gallery Red No.42

Mahogany No.36Accent colour

Templeton Pink No.303Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Picture Gallery Red No.42 Jitney No.293Accent colour

Stirabout No.300Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Picture Gallery Red No.42 Dimity No.2008Accent colour

Joa's White No.226Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 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 Picture Gallery Red 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 Picture Gallery Red No.42

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red No.42 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 Picture Gallery Red?

Farrow & Ball describe Picture Gallery Red as a rich, brown based red. A generous helping of brown pigment deepens it and brings warmth and character.

What colour goes with Picture Gallery Red?

Farrow & Ball's complementary white for Picture Gallery Red is Dimity. Their suggested schemes pair it with Jitney and Stirabout, Dimity and Joa's White, or Mahogany and Templeton Pink.

Where does the name Picture Gallery Red come from?

It is based on the rich colour of the gallery at Attingham Park.

Where can I use Picture Gallery Red?

Farrow & Ball say it creates a striking backdrop for works of art, whether hand drawn in crayon or painted in oil.

Which primer should I use with Picture Gallery Red No.42?

Farrow & Ball recommend their Dark Tones Primer & Undercoat for Picture Gallery Red. Choose the Wall & Ceiling, Wood or Metal version to suit the surface.