Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath No.229

Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath No. 229 Elephant Breath paint is a warm and contemporary grey by Farrow and Ball. Renowned for its characterful paint name, Elephant's Breath Farrow and Ball was originally created by John Fowler, the notable English interior designer. Elephant's Breath is an uplifting mid-grey with a hint of magenta, but it can become almost lilac in the cooler light of west-facing rooms. This versatile elephant breath paint is a popular choice for those seeking a modern yet timeless interior style. Recommended Primer & Undercoat for walls: Mid Tones What colour is Elephant's Breath? It’s a soft, earthy grey with subtle warmth, making it an ideal backdrop for a variety of design styles. Not only does it work beautifully on its own, but it also pairs well with complementary shades. What colours go with Elephant's Breath? Try combining it with Skimming Stone Farrow and Ball for a gentle neutral palette, or add contrast with deeper tones like London Clay or Railings. With 132 signature shades to choose from, Farrow and Ball are known for providing the highest quality, intensely pigmented paints. Their paint line, including Elephants Breath Farrow and Ball, features a wide variety of finishes and sizes in a beautiful collection of colours, from stunning neutrals to darker and moody hues. Farrow and Ball paints include premium ingredients and techniques, delivering a long-lasting and stylish finish to your home. Farrow and Ball Elephant's Breath finishes include: Dead Flat - A multi surface paint, suitable for walls, woodwork & metal. Farrow and Ball Dead Flat provides the ultimate flat matt finish perfect for busy areas including hallways, kitchens and playrooms. Flat Eggshell – Ideal for skirting boards, stairs, and kitchen cabinets, Farrow & Ball Flat Eggshell is a super-tough, scrubbable, and quick-drying paint. It’s also suitable for flooring, and with its low-sheen finish, it’s available in all signature colours. Modern Emulsion - The perfect choice for your walls & ceilings. Featuring protection against mould, Farrow and Ball Modern Emulsion is made for your kitchen and bathroom walls. Estate Emulsion - Providing a beautifully chalky matt finish, Farrow and Ball Estate Emulsion paint has been designed for using on walls & ceilings in lower traffic areas within your home. Modern Eggshell - Designed for your interior wood and metal surfaces, Farrow and Ball Modern Eggshell is tough and easy to clean. Estate Eggshell - Providing a more satin and low sheen finish, Farrow and Ball Estate Eggshell paint is perfect for your interior woodwork and metal. Full Gloss - Delivering the ultimate high gloss finish, Farrow and Ball Full Gloss can be used on both interior and exterior woodwork and metal. Exterior Eggshell - A durable and low sheen paint, Farrow and Ball Exterior Eggshell lasts up to 6 years and is perfect for your exterior woodwork and metal. Exterior Masonry - Add a pop of colour to your exterior brick, render and concrete with the Farrow and Ball Exterior Masonry paint, designed to provide a water resistant, durable and breathable matt finish. (Did we also mention it lasts up to 15 years?) Looking to narrow down your search? Why not test out our Farrow and Ball 100ml sample pots, available in all 132 signature shades. Simply select the “Sample Pot” option in the product finish dropdown above. All Farrow and Ball 100ml tester pots are available in a chalky matt Estate Emulsion finish. Farrow & Ball colours are mixed into genuine Farrow & Ball paint bases using the official tinting machine. All paint and colour pigments used are provided by Farrow & Ball. As these colours are mixed to order we cannot accept returns or exchanges and orders cannot be cancelled once processed. Please see our returns page for further information.