Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 in a room setting

Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.236

FamilyGreen

PrimerMid Tones

Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.236

FamilyGreen

PrimerMid Tones

SKU: 5029496011975

Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496011975
Price: 34.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 is a fresh mid aqua with a rich blue base and soft green undertones. It feels calming yet cheerful, especially with delicate shades like White Tie. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.236

FamilyGreen

PrimerMid Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 is a fresh mid aqua named after a much valued early member of Farrow & Ball's creative team, pun fully intended. A rich blue base gives it freshness, while soft green undertones bring warmth.

Farrow & Ball pair Teresa's Green with School House White as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Green Blue and Inchyra Blue, Pavilion Blue and Pale Powder or White Tie and James White.

Is Teresa's Green blue or green?

Farrow & Ball describe Teresa's Green as a mid aqua, with a rich blue base for freshness and soft green undertones for warmth. It sits in the middle of their range of aquas.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236

Farrow & Ball say Teresa's Green has a calming, therapeutic effect, yet still feels cheerful when combined with delicate shades such as White Tie.

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 Teresa's Green

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

Suggested scheme

Teresa's Green No.236 Green Blue No.84Accent colour

Inchyra Blue No.289Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Teresa's Green No.236

Pavilion Blue No.252Accent colour

Pale Powder No.204Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Teresa's Green No.236 White Tie No.2002Accent colour

James White No.2010Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 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 Teresa's Green 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 Teresa's Green No.236 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green No.236 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 colours go with Teresa's Green?

Farrow & Ball's complementary white for Teresa's Green is School House White. Their suggested schemes pair it with Green Blue and Inchyra Blue, Pavilion Blue and Pale Powder, or White Tie and James White.

What colour is Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green?

Teresa's Green is a fresh mid aqua. Farrow & Ball say its freshness comes from a rich blue base and its warmth from soft green undertones.

Is Teresa's Green blue or green?

Farrow & Ball class it as an aqua, sitting in the middle of their range of aquas, with a blue base and soft green undertones.

Who is Teresa's Green named after?

Farrow & Ball named it after a much valued early member of their creative team, and yes, the pun is intended.

Which primer should I use with Teresa's Green No.236?

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