Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.255

FamilyBrown

PrimerDark Tones

Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.255

FamilyBrown

PrimerDark Tones

SKU: 5029496013009

Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496013009
Price: 34.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Tanner's Brown is Farrow & Ball's darkest drab, a strong dark brown named after the craftsmen who tan leather hides. It reads almost black in low light and browner in well lit rooms and outside. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.255

FamilyBrown

PrimerDark Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 is a strong dark brown and the darkest of Farrow & Ball's drabs. It is named after the craftsmen who tan the hides and skins used to make leather.

Farrow & Ball pair Tanner's Brown with Joa's White as its complementary colour. Their suggested schemes combine it with Tallow and Stirabout, Jitney and Dead Salmon, or Calluna and Brassica.

What colour is Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown?

Farrow & Ball describe it as a strong dark brown and their darkest drab, named after the artisans who tan the hides and skins used to create leather. It reads as almost black in lower lighting but turns browner in well lit spaces thanks to its warm red undertones.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255

Farrow & Ball find Tanner's Brown extremely useful on the interior of fireplaces, where it gives a slightly softer look. In well lit homes and on exteriors its warm red undertones bring out more brown.

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 Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball pair Tanner's Brown with Joa's White as its complementary colour for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Tanner's Brown No.255 Tallow No.203Accent colour

Stirabout No.300Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Tanner's Brown No.255 Calluna No.270Accent colour

Brassica No.271Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Tanner's Brown No.255 Jitney No.293Accent colour

Dead Salmon No.28Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 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 Tanner's Brown 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 Tanner's Brown No.255 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown No.255 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 Tanner's Brown?

Farrow & Ball describe Tanner's Brown as a strong dark brown and their darkest drab. It reads as almost black in lower lighting but becomes browner in well lit homes and exteriors due to its warm red undertones.

What colour goes with Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown?

Farrow & Ball suggest Joa's White as its complementary colour. Their recommended schemes pair Tanner's Brown with Tallow and Stirabout, Jitney and Dead Salmon, or Calluna and Brassica.

Which primer should I use with Tanner's Brown No.255?

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

Is Tanner's Brown warm or cool?

Farrow & Ball describe Tanner's Brown as having warm red undertones, which show more in well lit spaces.

Can Tanner's Brown be used inside a fireplace?

Yes. Farrow & Ball say it is extremely useful for creating a slightly softer look on the interior of fireplaces.