Top Red Paint Color: Red Earth
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O’Donnell says this rich mid-tone shade lends itself well to any room that lacks natural light and needs a little extra warmth. "Red Earth is a glorious red that sits between a pale brick and rich terracotta," he says. This customer-favorite red only gets cozier as the day approaches dusk, and its blend of red and yellow pigments makes it a lovely choice for both traditional and modern interiors.
Top White Paint Color: Wimborne White
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Wimborne White is Farrow and Ball's top-selling shade of white, so it's fitting that O’Donnell calls it, "your best friend for trim and ceilings." It's one of the brand's softest whites that has a tiny touch of yellow for ultimate versatility. Use it on decorative wall paneling to contrast a dark wall color or as an all-over room color in a bedroom, bathroom, or formal foyer.
Top Green Paint Color: Green Smoke
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Inspired by 19th century interiors, Green Smoke is the brand's most popular shade of green. The smoky green-blue evokes a calm and serene feel, as well as a comforting familiarity. It's a beautiful pick for interiors, but O’Donnell shares it also works well on a home's exterior. "The deeply ‘drab’ nature of this dark green makes for an elegant yet understated exterior trim color," he says.
Top Pink Paint Color: Setting Plaster
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As the brand's highest-ranking shade of pink, Setting Plaster has a historic quality and inviting softness that comes from its yellow undertone. "Our much-loved, gentle, earthy pink is a perfect and highly flattering choice for a bathroom or any room you want to bring a gentle warmth to," O’Donnell says. Reminiscent of blush-toned walls in a newly plastered home, this sophisticated pink paint color looks particularly striking when paired with antique furniture and ornate architectural details.
Top Gray Paint Color: Down Pipe
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For the ultimate dark gray paint color, opt for Down Pipe. "This sophisticated shade has a surprising level of warmth due to a small level of green within it," O’Donnell says. The dark and daring hue is a stunning backdrop for art and is a fan-favorite way to inject drama into any room.
Top Neutral Paint Color: Oxford Stone
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As one of the brand's best-selling neutrals, Oxford Stone is a dark taupe inspired by the charming cottages in the Cotswolds. "It's the most forgiving, mid-neutral that will bring a gentle and subtle warmth to any room where a white is otherwise deemed too chilly or clinical," O’Donnell says. The red-based paint color introduces an earthy richness and depth and pairs well with a neutral color scheme.
Top Blue Paint Color: Hague Blue
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Hague Blue is a classic dark blue paint color with plenty of nuance. "With an underlying green note, this deep petrol looks wonderful in a higher sheen finish, such as Full Gloss or Modern Eggshell," O’Donnell says. As the brand's top-selling shade in the blue color family, this hue is both timeless and dramatic, and looks particularly stunning in small, cozy rooms.
Top Purple Paint Color: Peignoir
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For a romantic shade that possesses depth and softness, choose Peignoir, the brand's top purple paint color. This hue is so light, it's almost a neutral—which makes it extremely versatile. "This most gentle, gray-tinged pale lilac can be used as a pretty bedroom shade in a generously lit room," O’Donnell says. He adds that it's also a great choice for kitchen walls against bolder cabinetry painted in Railings or Down Pipe.
Top Orange Paint Color: Charlotte's Locks
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Embrace bold color and a 70's-inspired look with a fresh coat of Charlotte’s Locks. So deep it's almost red, this hue tops the list of Farrow and Ball's orange paint colors. O’Donnell says this complex deep orange is a great choice for creating color accents in a space. For maximum impact, he suggests using it on a living room bookcase against deep brown walls or going for a playful look with kitchen table legs painted in this fun shade for a splash of color in an otherwise restrained space.
Top Yellow Paint Color: India Yellow
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Infuse your home with the warmth of Farrow and Ball's best-selling yellow paint color: India Yellow. O’Donnell describes the moody shade as a rich ochre and recommends using it in a traditional dining room, adding, "The glow of candlelight will only enhance its deep beauty and character."