Farrow & Ball 2.5L Exterior Eggshell Drab No.41

Like the warmer Dauphin, this mid-toned brown is a classic example of the elegant 'drab' tones loved by homeowners of the 18th and 19th centuries. Far from being dull, as our modern understanding of its name would suggest, it simply means a colour without brightness. Try it on woodwork with a softer Farrow & Ball white, like Off-White, on walls.

About Exterior Eggshell

2.5 Litres of Drab No.41 in Farrow & Ball Exterior Eggshell, the brand's low-sheen finish for exterior wood and metal, bringing a smooth, refined look to front doors, trims and garden structures. Formulated with UV and weather protection, it is flexible and water resistant, and when applied in line with Farrow & Ball's Product Advice Sheets it resists flaking, peeling and chalking for up to six years.

Key features

• Low 20% sheen
• UV and weather protection
• Flexible and water resistant
• Protected against fungi and algae
• Resists flaking, peeling and chalking for up to six years when applied in line with Farrow & Ball's Product Advice Sheets
• Water based, quick drying and low odour; trace VOC and toy safe

Where to use: exterior wood and metal, including front doors, trims, wooden cladding, fences and garden structures. Not recommended for pressure-treated or tanalised fences.

Preparation: prime exterior wood with Farrow & Ball Wood Primer & Undercoat and metal with Farrow & Ball Metal Primer & Undercoat, then apply two coats of Exterior Eggshell. Cast iron needs a specialist primer.

Coverage and drying: up to 13m² per litre per coat, so this 2.5 litre tin covers about 32m² per coat. Dry in 2 hours and recoat after 4 hours.

Size: 2.5 litre. Exterior Eggshell is available in 750ml and 2.5 litre tins.