Elephant’s Breath Farrow And Ball
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Elephant’s Breath No.229 by Farrow and Ball
Isn’t this Farrow and Ball paint colour gorgeous?! Let’s dive in to find out more about it and if it’s the right hue for you.
In this colour review video of Elephant’s Breath by Farrow And Ball, I share:
- The undertone of my featured colour
- Colour comparisons in order to easily see the different colour tones
- Best white paint colours for the trim and ceilings
- Beautiful colour combinations to inspire you for your decorating project
After you watch the video, if you would like all this information conveniently laid out for you in one place and have even more paint colour combinations to use with Elephants Breath, take a look at my new Perfect Colour Palette.
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I’m a Certified True Colour Expert and an award-winning interior design professional having worked with many homeowners on various design projects. I want to give you the confidence to make educated decisions about your own paint choices. Let’s do this!
Video Colour Review of Elephant’s Breath
As a reference point, let’s start off by taking a look below at this clients living room we designed. It’s painted Shale by Benjamin Moore.
Although Shale has slightly less intensity than Elephant’s Breath, it is quite comparable.
Below is an AI render with Elephant’s Breath by Farrow & Ball on the bedroom walls.

Undertones: Pink/Violet

Elephant’s Breath is described by Farrow & Ball as a warm mid-gray with a hint of magenta, but can also look lilac depending on the light.

Colour Comparisons:
Joa’s White No.226 & Pavillion Gray No.242

Best Whites To Pair With Elephant’s Breath
Pointing White No.2003 By Farrow & Ball

School House White No. 291 By Farrow & Ball

All White No.2005 By Farrow & Ball

Fabulous Colour Combinations
Cornforth White No.228, Blue Gray No.91, & Brinjal No.222

Cornforth White No.228 by Farrow & Ball

Blue Gray No. 91 by Farrow & Ball

Brinjal No.222 by Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray No.243, Mahogany No.36 & Brinjal No.222

Mahogany No.36 by Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray No.243 by Farrow & Ball

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All of the colour combinations shown above plus more options for you to choose from are included in my Perfect Colour Palette for Elephant’s Breath.
Elephant’s Breath is one of 10 Farrow & Ball colours you’ll find in our Farrow & Ball Classics Collection.
My Perfect Colour Palette library is expanding and I now have even more colours to select from!
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Which room would be your favourite to use Elephant’s Breath? Comment below, I always love hearing from you!
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