Parma Gray
Parma Gray is a versatile and reflective paint color from Farrow & Ball. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 56 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#b2bfc5
LRV
50.17
Parma Gray in Real Rooms
Parma Gray has a medium-high LRV of 50.17 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Parma Gray on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray kitchen cabinets color
@theclevergoose
6 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Parma Gray acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 living room
@waymill
9 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Parma Gray with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 blue shower room
@thehouseupstairs
2 Front Door Photos
Using Parma Gray for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 front door
@le_studio_des_artisans
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 front door
@mawsons_of_lancaster
10 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Parma Gray is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 bedroom
@decorating_by_lee_jevon
16 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Parma Gray prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray kids' room color block
@cjohnson_designs
1 Mudroom Photo
Parma Gray in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 laundry room
@tudorfarmhouseorchard
2 Kitchen Photos
Parma Gray in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray 27 kitchen
@thelondonhomefix
Blue kitchen Parma Gray with white cabinets
@alexandramorris___