Peignoir
Farrow & Ball · 286
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The Analysis
Peignoir is a soft, muted grey-pink that acts as a neutral rather than a bright accent. Because of its medium Light Reflectance Value (LRV 56.55), it absorbs some light, making a room feel intimate and cozy rather than stark or expansive.
This is an excellent choice for a main wall colour where you want a sophisticated backdrop. It is subtle enough to serve as a neutral, allowing your furniture and artwork to take the lead.
LRV 57History & Origin
The colour is inspired by the silk chiffon gowns worn by women while brushing their hair in mid-20th-century boudoirs. It carries a classic, refined quality that bridges the gap between traditional elegance and contemporary styling.
How to Use It
It works beautifully in bedrooms or living areas where you want a relaxed atmosphere. Pair it with light oak wood tones and brushed brass hardware to complement its warmth, or use matte black accents to ground the space.
The Mood
Living with this colour feels remarkably calm and balanced. It avoids the clinical sterility of pure white while remaining restrained enough to prevent the visual fatigue sometimes caused by saturated colours.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
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