Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray (No. 242)

A sophisticated mid-tone gray with the slightest lilac undertone that prevents it from going flat or cold. Pavilion Gray reads differently in every room — moody in a north-facing bedroom, airy in a sun-drenched living room — which is exactly why high-end designers love it. It's refined enough for a period home and modern enough for a new build. Named after the original Brighton Pavilion, it carries an inherently architectural quality that makes walls feel deliberate rather than just painted.