Did we say ‘new’? Perhaps a more suitable word is reinvented. In this exciting collaboration for 2021, British paint-makers Farrow and Ball have teamed with iconic luxury department store Liberty London to bring together colour and print. The edit reintroduces 15 retired paint colours from the Farrow and Ball Archive and pairs them with complementary patterned fabrics from Liberty’s Modern Collector range.
If you're here, you're looking for the new Farrow and Ball colours 2021. So, we're going to jump straight in and reintroduce you to some familiar favourites that Liberty and F&B have individually selected from the Archive for this exclusive paint-meets-fabric edit. Read on to discover the Farrow and Ball Liberty fabric* and paint matches. Alternatively, head straight over to our website to shop the new paint collection.
*Note: Liberty fabrics are not available to purchase from our website. They can be bought via the Liberty's website.
New Farrow & Ball Colours 2021
Clunch No. 2009
A Soft Chalk White Paint
This historically popular chalk white has been pulled from the F&B Archive and reinvented alongside the leafy green tones of Liberty fabric Persian Voyage. Clunch has a yellow base that creates a soft and versatile finish. It looks incredible in settings both traditional and modern. Purchase a Farrow and Ball Clunch tester here.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Persian Voyage in Jade Stone
Shop No. 2009 Clunch Paint
Smoked Trout No. 60
A Warm Mushroom Coloured Paint
Farrow and Ball Smoked Trout creates a warm and romantic atmosphere wherever it is used. In their collaboration with Liberty London, F&B have paired this dark mushroom tone with the silvery shades of Liberty fabric Persian Voyage. Depending on the light, Smoked Trout paint can read as anything from deep taupe to a dustier red.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Persian Voyage in Pewter
Shop No. 60 Smoked Trout Paint
Archive No. 227
A Classic Taupe Paint
Not to be confused with the Farrow and Ball Archive Collection, No. 227 Archive paint adds a rich glow to any space. This taupe shade creates cosiness in dimly lit spaces, while looking surprisingly orange in brighter rooms. This traditional shade has been plucked from the F&B Archive and complemented with the dark blue floral pattern of Liberty fabric Marquess Garden.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Marquess Garden in Lichen Rose
Shop No. 277 Archive Paint
Olive No. 13
A Rich, Earthy Green Paint
No.13 Olive Green paint by Farrow and Ball brings life to darker areas of the home. Originally used in panelled rooms, this rich green has earthy undertones that sit beautifully alongside traditional neutral shades. In their collaboration with Liberty London, F&B pair this shade with the floral blue print Poppy Meadowfield.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Poppy Meadowfield in Pewter Blue
Shop No. 13 Olive
Potted Shrimp No. 9906
A Traditional Blush Paint
With blush-coloured undertones, Potted Shrimp by Farrow and Ball has an inviting and familiar warmth. In F&B’s collaboration with Liberty London, this classic shade is paired with Liberty fabric Poppy Meadowfield, creating a fresh and floral feel.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Poppy Meadowfield in Lichen
Shop No. 9906 Potted Shrimp
Berrington Blue No. 14
A Blackened Mid-tone Blue Paint
Deriving its title from the Hall of the same name in Herefordshire, Berrington Blue by Farrow and Ball was originally taken from this historical building's handsome boudoir. It is blended with a large dose of black making it perfect for any space you like to sit in and relax at the end of the day. This paint colour has been reintroduced for 2021 and matched with Palampore Trail fabric by Liberty London.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Palampore Trail in Lichen
Shop No. 14 Berrington Blue
Chemise No. 216
A Stony Modern Gray Paint
Whether a character property or an industrial apartment, Chemise by Farrow and Ball looks beautiful in both modern and traditional settings. It has been pulled from the depths of the Farrow and Ball Archive Collection and brought back to life alongside the silver-grey tones of Liberty’s Hera Plume fabric in this stunning edit.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Hera Plume in Pewter
Shop No. 216 Chemise
Pantalon No. 221
A Traditional Green-Brown Paint
Pantalon by Farrow and Ball is neither brown nor green; it resides somewhere in between the two. In the Curated by Liberty edit, this F&B shade is paired with the floral bright blues of Wiltshire Blossom fabric.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Wiltshire Blossom in Lapis Dark
Shop No. 221 Pantalon
Serge No. 9919
A Chic Dark Blue Paint
With its dark blue hue, F&B’s Serge paint brings elegance to any space. It is named after the original fabric used to make jeans. Plucked from Farrow and Ball’s Archive colours, Serge has been reimagined with the blue colours of Liberty fabric Regency Tulip in this stunning edit for 2021.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Regency Tulip in Lapis
Shop No. 9919 Serge
Fruit Fool No. 9911
A Mouth-watering Pink Paint
Fruit Fool is undoubtedly one of F&B’s sweetest archive paints reintroduced for the Curated by Liberty edit. And while it seems strange to describe a paint as ‘mouth-watering’, there is just something about the shade and the name that looks and sounds delicious. It has been brought back to life using the floral salmon tones of Liberty fabric Palampore Trail.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Palampore Trail in Lacquer
Shop No. 9911 Fruit Fool
Cane No. 53
An Earth-Based Yellow Paint
As the only stand-out yellow shade in the Farrow and Ball Curated by Liberty edit, Cane has a surprising brightness, especially when under artificial light. The earthy tones of this yellow paint are complemented by the abundant leafy print of Liberty’s Persian Voyage fabric.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Persian Voyage in Lichen
Shop No. 53 Cane
Sloe Blue No. 87
A Black-based Blue Paint
Sloe Blue by Farrow and Ball looks beautiful on woodwork as well as in contemporary spaces. It has been selected from the Farrow and Ball Archive Collection and reinvented with the complementary patterning of Liberty fabric Felix Raison.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Felix Raison in Lichen Bright
Shop No. 87 Sloe Blue
Chine Green No. 35
A Dark Off-black Green Paint
Of the 3 green shades pulled from the Archives for the F&B Curated by Liberty edit, Chine Green is the darkest. It takes its name from the steep-sided coastal gorges that are commonly found on the south coast of England. It has a deep, earthy tone which is paired perfectly alongside the pink shades of Zennor Arbour fabric by Liberty London.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Zennor Arbour in Plaster Pink
Shop No. 35 Chine Green
Cola No. 9918
A Red-Based Brown Paint
As you might have insinuated from its name, Cola by Farrow and Ball is a distinctly brown shade. Red undertones give it an underlying warmth, creating cosiness and intimacy in a small space. This dark shade has been reimagined alongside the light pink fabric Botanical Flora by Liberty London.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Botanical Flora in Lacquer
Shop No. 9918 Cola
Suffield Green No. 77
A Good-Taste Green Paint
Last but most certainly not least in the F&B and Liberty London collaboration is Suffield Green. This pleasing green shade was often seen on pre-war historical colour cards. It pairs perfectly with the floral print of Liberty’s Wiltshire Blossom fabric, tying in with nature.
Complementary Liberty Interiors Fabric: Wiltshire Blossom in Lichen
Shop No. 77 Suffield Green
Farrow & Ball Curated by Liberty
Farrow & Ball: Experts in Paint
Farrow and Ball have been making quality paint colours since 1946. Based in Dorset, F&B are one of the most popular brands on the British decorating scene, offering more than 130 unique paint shades. Water-based and eco-friendly, F&B paint is known for its responsiveness to different kinds of light. Whether natural, artificial, evening or morning – each F&B paint consists of a rich and complex blend of pigments that bring out different undertones throughout the day depending on the light.
Liberty London: High End Fashion & Interiors
Established in 1875, Liberty is a high-end department store located on Regent Street in London. The iconic building is Tudor revival, built by Liberty’s founder, Arthur Lasenby Liberty, during the 1920s. It is a luxury emporium of interiors, prints, fabrics, fashion and design, famed for its cultural collaborations and inspiring curation. Their Modern Collector range contains a selection of beautiful fabrics designed by the in-house Liberty team. These timeless fabrics are a celebration of styles new and old, becoming icons of every passing decade.