A lighter lead
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Plummett No. 272 by Farrow & Ball is a strong, architectural grey named after the lead used by anglers to weight their lines. It has a strikingly modern feel that suits minimal living, with one of the most hard-edged, industrial characters in the Farrow & Ball grey palette.
Plummett intensifies in smaller spaces, creating dramatic depth and definition. Use it on walls for a bold contemporary backdrop, or apply it to woodwork to sharpen lines and frame spaces with a crisp, graphic finish.
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones.
Complementary white: Blackened.
Key details
- Colour: Plummett
- Number: No. 272
- Brand: Farrow & Ball
- Colour family: Strong architectural grey
- Character: Hard-edged, modern, industrial
- Light behaviour: Intensifies in smaller spaces
- Best for: Minimal interiors, dramatic walls, defining woodwork
- Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Dark Tones
- Complementary white: Blackened

Estate Emulsion: Interior walls and ceilings with 2% sheen. Signature chalky, very matte finish.
Coverage 100ml - 9 sq feet 1 Gallon - 570 sq feet
Modern Emulsion: Interior walls, bathroom, kitchen and busy area. 7% sheen. Washable, mold and mildew resistant slightly matte finish.
Coverage 1 Gallon - 480 sq feet
Flat Eggshell: 20% Sheen
COVERAGE
Up to 480ft per Gallon
- Wood
- Metal
- Concrete
- Floors
- Kitchen & bathroom cabinets
Modern Eggshell: Interior walls, staircases, floors, kitchen cabinets and metal. 40% sheen. Extremely durable mid sheen finish.
Coverage 750ml - 95 sq feet 1 Gallon - 480 sq feet
Full Gloss: Interior and Exterior wood and metal. 95% sheen. Most durable high gloss finish.
Coverage 750ml - 95 sq feet 1 Gallon - 480 sq feet
Dead Flat: Interior walls, ceilings, wood and metal. 2% sheen
Coverage 750ml - 95 sq feet 1 Gallon - 480 sq feet