Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.284

FamilyGrey

PrimerMid Tones

Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.284

FamilyGrey

PrimerMid Tones

SKU: 5029496013061

Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496013061
Price: 34.0 GBP
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Worsted is a rich mid grey with an understated richness and no cold tones. Farrow & Ball say it makes a perfect background for clean accent colours. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.284

FamilyGrey

PrimerMid Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 is a rich mid grey that recalls city suits made from flat woven fabric, and takes its name from the Norfolk village where that yarn was first woven. Farrow & Ball say it has an understated richness with no cold tones.

Farrow & Ball pair Worsted with Ammonite as its complementary colour. For fans of their Relaxed Neutrals, they place it as stronger in tone than Purbeck Stone but lighter than Mole's Breath. Their suggested schemes combine it with Purbeck Stone and Stiffkey Blue, Ammonite and Mole's Breath, or Cornforth White and Wevet.

Is Worsted a warm or cool grey?

Farrow & Ball describe Worsted as a rich mid grey with an understated richness and no cold tones.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284

Farrow & Ball describe Worsted as the perfect background for making clean accent colours stand out.

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 and Limewash are also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Worsted

Farrow & Ball pair Worsted with Ammonite as its complementary colour for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Worsted No.284 Cornforth White No.228Accent colour

Wevet No.273Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Worsted No.284 Ammonite No.274Accent colour

Mole's Breath No.276Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Worsted No.284 Purbeck Stone No.275Accent colour

Stiffkey Blue No.281Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 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 Worsted 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)
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 Worsted No.284

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Worsted No.284 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 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 (Limewash 4). Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

Is Worsted a warm or cool grey?

Farrow & Ball describe Worsted as a rich mid grey with an understated richness and no cold tones.

How does Worsted compare with Purbeck Stone and Mole's Breath?

Farrow & Ball say Worsted is stronger in tone than Purbeck Stone, but lighter than Mole's Breath.

What colour goes with Worsted?

Farrow & Ball suggest pairing Worsted with Purbeck Stone and Stiffkey Blue, Ammonite and Mole's Breath, or Cornforth White and Wevet. Its complementary colour is Ammonite.

Where does the name Worsted come from?

It is named after the Norfolk village where worsted yarn was originally woven, recalling city suits made from flat woven fabric.

Which primer should I use with Worsted No.284?

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