Ancona Blue No.9805 Archive Collection - Farrow & Ball PaintAncona Blue is Farrow & Ball's interpretation of the classic duck egg blue. It has a slightly greyed tone inspired by the delicate shells of ancona duck eggs, adding complexity and a subtly lived in feel to this otherwise fresh shade.

like De Nimes or Light Blue

Its slightly softened tone makes it very versatile for indoor and outdoor use

It's the perfect hue for use on outdoor metalwork

inspired by the colours and fruits used in an early Morris & Co

Farrow & Ball colour experts have also named it one of their favourite background colours for hanging pictures - high praise indeed

when it often featured in silk wall hangings

the navy Stiffkey Blue and the more purple Pitch Blue

It's strong enough to hold its own in a large room

or on exteriors

somewhere between a more intense Lulworth Blue and a lighter Cook's Blue

creating spaces that feel both relaxed and refined

earthy hue that creates the most charismatic and elegant of rooms