How do I choose the right grey paint?

Test grey paint samples in your room and check them at different times of day. Look at undertones and how they interact with your flooring and finishes. Use a large sample area to get a clear sense of the colour.

Is grey paint still in style?

Yes. Grey remains widely used because it works across both modern and traditional interiors. Softer tones such as greige paint, stone grey paint, and putty shades are more common now than cooler, blue-based greys. Pair grey with warm materials to keep it feeling current.

What's the difference between warm grey and cool grey paint?

Warm grey paint includes beige or brown undertones, which makes it feel softer. Cool grey paint includes blue or green undertones, which gives a cleaner look. The same grey can appear different depending on the lighting, so testing is important.

Manor House Gray (265)

Manor House Gray is a cool, clean, mid-toned grey. It's the darkest tone in the Farrow & Ball Architectural Neutrals group, and therefore works brilliantly in a contemporary scheme as a deeper accent to Dimpse or Blackened. For a luxurious scheme of dramatic darker tones, try it as the lighter shade alongside blue-black Railings.

By Farrow & Ball

Archived colour
This paint colour isn’t available as a Sample Pot. If you’d like to see it in person before committing to a full tin, we recommend visiting your nearest showroom.

Sample pots available in Matt finish only

£34.00

Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones → Go to Primers
Complementary White: Pavilion Gray (242)

About this finish

Dead Flat 2% sheen · ultra matt

Farrow & Ball's flattest finish, now tough enough to scrub. A chalky, light-softening matt that works across walls, woodwork and metal, so a whole room can be painted in one finish.

Best for

Walls, ceilings, skirting, doors and radiators where you want a completely flat, colour-drenched look.