Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 in a room setting

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.211

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerMid Tones

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.211

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerMid Tones

SKU: 5029496011906

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496011906
Price: 34.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground is a classic stone colour with a slight underlying red that adds warmth. It gives a soft beige finish and is one of their most popular wallpaper background colours. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.211

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerMid Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 is a classic stone colour with a slight underlying red, which brings warmth and gives a soft beige finish. Farrow & Ball added it to their paint collection as it is one of their most popular wallpaper background colours.

Farrow & Ball pair Stony Ground with School House White as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Mouse's Back and Light Gray, Shaded White and School House White, or Blue Gray and Mizzle.

Is Stony Ground a warm colour?

Yes. Farrow & Ball say the slight underlying red in Stony Ground adds warmth and creates a soft beige finish.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211

Farrow & Ball suggest pairing Stony Ground with the lighter Shaded White or the stronger Mouse's Back for a quietly cohesive scheme.

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 Stony Ground

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

Suggested scheme

Stony Ground No.211 Mouse's Back No.40Accent colour

Light Gray No.17Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Stony Ground No.211 Blue Gray No.91Accent colour

Mizzle No.266Trim colour

Suggested scheme

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

School House White No.291Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 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 Stony Ground 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 Stony Ground No.211

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Stony Ground No.211 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 goes with Farrow & Ball Stony Ground?

Farrow & Ball say Stony Ground pairs incredibly well with the lighter Shaded White or the stronger Mouse's Back. Their recommended schemes include Mouse's Back and Light Gray, Shaded White and School House White, or Blue Gray and Mizzle, with School House White as its complementary white.

Is Stony Ground a warm colour?

Yes. Farrow & Ball say Stony Ground has a slight underlying red which adds warmth and creates a soft beige finish.

Is Stony Ground beige or grey?

Farrow & Ball describe Stony Ground as a classic stone colour whose slight underlying red creates a soft beige finish.

Is Stony Ground also a wallpaper colour?

Yes. Farrow & Ball say Stony Ground is one of their most popular wallpaper background colours, which is why they added it to their paint collection.

Which primer should I use with Stony Ground No.211?

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