Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.217

FamilyRed

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.217

FamilyRed

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496011661

Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496011661
Price: 34.0 GBP
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Farrow & Ball Rectory Red is a rich, clean red and a blackened, aged version of Blazer. It is a warming colour that intensifies in small spaces. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.217

FamilyRed

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 is a rich, clean red from Farrow & Ball's Archive, made to order. Named after the village houses built for the clergy, it is a blackened and aged version of Blazer that Farrow & Ball describe as much more sophisticated.

Farrow & Ball pair Rectory Red with Strong White as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Down Pipe and Pitch Black, London Clay and Tanner's Brown, or Strong White and Great White.

What colour goes with Rectory Red?

Farrow & Ball say Rectory Red looks especially sophisticated contrasted with Red Based Neutrals such as Joa's White. Their schemes pair it with Down Pipe and Pitch Black, London Clay and Tanner's Brown, or Strong White and Great White.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217

Farrow & Ball describe Rectory Red as a warming colour that intensifies in a small space, creating the most welcoming of rooms.

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 for breathable, weather-resistant performance. Casein Distemper is also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Rectory Red

Strong White is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Rectory Red for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Rectory Red No.217 Down Pipe No.26Accent colour

Pitch Black No.256Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Rectory Red No.217 London Clay No.244Accent colour

Tanner's Brown No.255Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Rectory Red No.217 Strong White No.2001Accent colour

Great White No.2006Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 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 Rectory 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.

Rectory Red 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
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 Rectory Red No.217

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Rectory Red No.217 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 colours go with Rectory Red?

Farrow & Ball suggest contrasting it with Red Based Neutrals such as Joa's White, and pairing it with Down Pipe and Pitch Black, London Clay and Tanner's Brown, or Strong White and Great White. Its complementary white is Strong White.

What colour is Farrow & Ball Rectory Red?

Rectory Red is a rich, clean red. Farrow & Ball describe it as a blackened and aged version of Blazer.

Is Rectory Red good for a small room?

Farrow & Ball say Rectory Red is a warming colour that will intensify in a small space to create the most welcoming of rooms.

Is Rectory Red an Archive colour?

Yes. Farrow & Ball list Rectory Red as one of their Archive colours.

Which primer should I use with Rectory Red No.217?

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