Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 paint in an open tin

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Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.201

FamilyNeutral / Greige

CollectionTimeless Neutrals

PrimerMid Tones

Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.201

FamilyNeutral / Greige

CollectionTimeless Neutrals

PrimerMid Tones

SKU: 5029496011616

Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496011616
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

A light grey beige from Farrow & Ball's Timeless Neutrals. Shaded White No.201 takes its name from the soft tone of white seen in deep shade, and has a gentle greyness without the cooler tones of Cornforth White. Available in all Farrow & Ball finishes and sizes. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.201

FamilyNeutral / Greige

CollectionTimeless Neutrals

PrimerMid Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 is a light grey beige that takes its name from the soft tone created when many of Farrow & Ball's whites are used in deep shade. Neither too warm nor too cool, it has a gentle greyness but none of the cooler tones of Cornforth White.

One of the brand's Timeless Neutrals, Shaded White is incredibly versatile within homes both old and new. It is often used alongside lighter shades such as Pointing or Slipper Satin for a restful space, or paired with Drop Cloth for a wonderfully relaxed feel. School House White is its complementary white.

What undertone does Shaded White have?

Shaded White has a gentle greyness, but Farrow & Ball point out it has none of the cooler tones of Cornforth White. They describe it as a light grey beige that is neither too warm nor too cool, named after the soft tone their whites take on in deep shade.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201

Farrow & Ball describe Shaded White as incredibly versatile within homes both old and new. Use it alongside lighter shades such as Pointing or Slipper Satin for a restful space, or pair it with Drop Cloth for a wonderfully relaxed feel.

Choose Estate Emulsion or Modern Emulsion for walls and ceilings, Dead Flat for a completely flat look across walls and woodwork, or Flat Eggshell and Modern Eggshell for durable, scrubbable woodwork and cabinets. For exteriors, choose Exterior Masonry or Exterior Eggshell for breathable, weather-resistant performance.

Colours that go with Shaded White

School House White is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Shaded White for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Shaded White No.201 Stony Ground No.211Accent colour

Light Gray No.17Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Shaded White No.201 Mizzle No.266Accent colour

Pigeon No.25Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Shaded White No.201 Pointing No.2003Accent colour

Slipper Satin No.2004Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 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 Shaded 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 Shaded White No.201

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Shaded White No.201 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 undertone is Shaded White?

Shaded White has a gentle greyness, but none of the cooler tones of Cornforth White. Farrow & Ball describe it as neither too warm nor too cool.

What colour is Farrow & Ball Shaded White?

Farrow & Ball describe Shaded White as a light grey beige, named after the soft tone created when many of their whites are used in deep shade.

What colour goes with Shaded White?

Farrow & Ball suggest Pointing or Slipper Satin for a restful space, Drop Cloth for a relaxed feel, and schemes with Stony Ground and Light Gray, or Mizzle and Pigeon. School House White is its complementary white.

What's the difference between Shaded White and Cornforth White?

Farrow & Ball say Shaded White has a gentle greyness, but none of the cooler tones of Cornforth White, so it reads as a softer grey beige.

Which primer should I use with Shaded White No.201?

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