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THE BENTON COLOUR EDIT

Sophie Oliver

Sep 4, 2026

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09.26 ~ SEPTEMBER

THE GATHER

Colour of the month: French Gray No.18

The feeling: Earthy, sophisticated, welcoming

September is about coming home

The house becomes busier again: meals around the table, school routines, friends dropping in and the return of structure.

French Gray gives you an opportunity to talk about the dining room and kitchen as social spaces.

Meet the colour:

French Gray No.18

French Gray is a soft, characterful green-grey that shifts beautifully with the changing light. Inspired by 19th-century French decoration, it creates a relaxed, soothing feel.

Explore French Gray on Farrow & Ball here.

Styling Palette

French Gray + Oak + Warm White + Aged Brass.

Why we picked French Gray:

For its beautifully changeable character, shifting between soft green and gentle grey as the light moves throughout the day.

It brings a relaxed, timeless feel to furniture and works particularly well alongside natural timber and the greenery of the garden - perfect for winding down after a long busy summer.

We love this colour on fitted cabinetry and freestanding furniture, where colour becomes part of the architecture of a room rather than simply an accent.

French Gray in your home:

Photos from Farrow & Ball's website

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Ready to bring more colour into your home?

From bespoke fitted furniture to the Benton Home Collection, our pieces can be made to complement your space - and finished in your chosen Farrow & Ball colour from our selection.

View our Farrow&Ball colour range here