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Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.272

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.272

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496012187

Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496012187
Price: 34.0 GBP
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Plummett is a strong architectural grey, named after the lead weights anglers use. Farrow & Ball describe it as one of their most hard-edged, industrial feeling greys, used on walls and woodwork alike. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.272

FamilyGrey

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 is a strong architectural grey, a lighter lead named after the weights anglers use on their lines. Farrow & Ball count it among their most hard-edged and industrial feeling greys.

Farrow & Ball pair Plummett with Blackened as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Manor House Gray and Hague Blue, Dimpse and Pavilion Gray, or Blackened and Wevet.

Is Plummett a dark grey?

Farrow & Ball describe Plummett as a strong architectural grey and a lighter lead. They say it intensifies in colour in smaller spaces.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272

Farrow & Ball say Plummett is used as much on woodwork to define dramatic spaces as it is on walls. They describe its feel as strikingly modern and well suited to minimal living, and note that it intensifies in smaller spaces.

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 Plummett

Blackened is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Plummett for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Plummett No.272 Manor House Gray No.265Accent colour

Hague Blue No.30Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Plummett No.272 Dimpse No.277Accent colour

Pavilion Gray No.242Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Plummett No.272 Blackened No.2011Accent colour

Wevet No.273Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 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 Plummett 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 Plummett No.272

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Plummett No.272 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 Plummett?

Farrow & Ball describe Plummett as a strong architectural grey and a lighter lead, one of their most hard-edged and industrial feeling greys.

Is Plummett good in a small room?

Farrow & Ball say Plummett intensifies in colour in smaller spaces.

Can I use Plummett on woodwork?

Yes. Farrow & Ball say it is used as much on woodwork to define dramatic spaces as it is on walls.

What colour goes with Plummett?

Farrow & Ball suggest pairing Plummett with Manor House Gray and Hague Blue, Dimpse and Pavilion Gray, or Blackened and Wevet. Its complementary white is Blackened.

Which primer should I use with Plummett No.272?

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