Farrow & Ball doesn’t only make some of the best paint for your walls, but it’s also a popular go-to for front door paint colours. And if you’re thinking of giving your front door a makeover and make it stand out from the rest on your street, then why not take inspiration from the most popular Farrow & Ball front door colours of 2026?
This is the perfect time of year to give some thought to new front door colour ideas and seriously elevate the look of your home’s entrance. Giving your front door a fresh lick of paint in a sophisticated shade is one of the best and easiest ways to make your front door look expensive. Just make sure to stick to either the exterior eggshell or full gloss finish when shopping for front door paint at Farrow & Ball.
I’ve asked Michael Rolland, managing director and paint expert at The Paint Shed, one of Farrow & Ball stockists, for the most popular front door colours from the famous paint brand – and these are the 3 he shared with me.
1. Bold reds
Even though the very classic primary red is a front door colour going out of style this year, alternative shades of red are thriving. Farrow & Ball reds included.
‘Red is warm, energetic and attention-grabbing – it’s also the colour of love,’ Michael at The Paint Shed says. ‘For that reason, it is great for giving the impression that “this is more than a house, it’s a home”. Farrow & Ball's Romesco is a popular colour at the moment, which suggests these kinds of homeowners have a fashionable, passionate and perhaps even a slightly fiery side.’
Part of Farrow & Ball's archive, the Romesco shade is made to order. Named after the classic Spanish sauce, it's a vibrant, warm red shade with orange undertones.
If you're after a deeper, richer crimson red then Incarnadine (pictured on the front door above) is the one. Available in exterior eggshell, it has much less sheen compared to the full gloss finish.
2. Deep blues
Blues of all shades are generally one of the biggest colour trends of 2026. And when it comes to front door ideas specifically, deep, dark blues are the ones that people are favouring, whether that’s navy or royal blue.
‘A royal blue front door exudes elegance and a touch of regality. Shades like Farrow & Ball's Blue Maize nod to iconic doors, such as that from the Notting Hill film. These blues are timeless, bold and a great colour choice, complementing period properties by combining the classic with a modern punch. These colour doors are usually found on Victorian homes in the UK,’ Michael explains.
Blue Maize is not only a great Farrow & Ball colour for a small room but also for your front door. The highly saturated blue shade is inspired by the blue corn used in Mexico.
If you're after a front door colour that's very elegant and sleek - perhaps a good alternative for black or grey - then the Dutch-inspired Hague Blue is the one to elevate your entrance with.
3. Earthy greens
Green has been one of the most popular colour choices for front doors for a few years now. And it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Earthier shades of green are currently the go-tos, whether that’s sage green, olive or a dark, smoky shade like Farrow & Ball’s Green Smoke.
‘A sage green like Farrow & Ball's Ball Green suggests owners value a slower, more relaxed pace of life. Its soft, cottage-like vibe brings a sense of calm, as green’s natural associations suggest freshness and balance. This colour gently lifts your mood and enhances happiness,’ Michael says.
Green Smoke is Farrow & Ball most popular green shade in general - so it's no surprise that it's also favoured on front doors.
Ball Green is another archival shade that you might not see very often and it's made specially to order. It's a very bright and light shade of green that's perfect for welcoming you home every day.
What colour are you going to be painting your front door this year?
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