Tanner's Brown
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Tanner's Brown remains a staple for Farrow & Ball designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 20 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#4d4746
LRV
7.00
Tanner's Brown in Real Rooms
Tanner's Brown has a low LRV of 7 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
3 Front Door Photos
Tanner's Brown on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
Tanner's Brown front door picture
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Tanner's Brown front door color review
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown front door
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2 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Tanner's Brown 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.
Tanner's Brown bathroom color
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown bathroom wall panelling
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5 Living Room Photos
Choosing Tanner's Brown for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown bohemian living room
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown living room color review
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Tanner's Brown victorian living room color
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Tanner's Brown mid-century living room
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Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown hallway paint
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8 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Tanner's Brown 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 Tanner's Brown eclectic bedroom
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Choosing Tanner's Brown for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown kitchen cabinets color
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1 Misc Photo
More spaces painted in Tanner's Brown, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Farrow and Ball Tanner's Brown 255 fireplace
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