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Beautiful Bancha: A Protective Olive Green

  • February 28, 2022
  • Written by Kelly McMaster
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Are you tempted to try a darker look in a room or two? With all shades of green making a resurgence in home décor, it certainly is a color to contemplate.

We asked the experts at Farrow & Ball for their insights on shades that work well with a dark green, such as its Bancha No. 298.

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“This mid-century modern green is a darker version of the much-loved archive color, Olive. Perfect for those who want to embrace stronger color in the home, its sober tone creates rooms that feel calm and serene—especially when combined with soft pinks and browns. Named after Japanese tea leaves, Bancha, like a cup of green tea, provides a feeling of security.”

Dark greens can also be paired with soft cream or tan, a French gray or bright white. And, if you’re not quite ready to paint a full room, how about an accent wall, the ceiling, or interior and exterior doors?

Bancha Buddies

The paint experts at Farrow & Ball recommend these complementary colors with Bancha:

  • Hay No. 37
  • James White No. 2010
  • Oval Room Blue No. 85
  • Setting Plaster No. 231
  • Salon Drab No. 290

 

 

Visit farrow-ball.com for more inspiration, along with paints, wallpapers and pricing information.

 

 

 

 

For more ideas about using green in your decor see Cottage Colors: Buttercream & Green 

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Kelly McMaster

Kelly is the Brand Leader and Editor for American Farmhouse Style's sister publication, Cottages & Bungalows. When she's not decorating and styling her vintage home, Kelly is practicing photography, reading, baking, enjoying nature walks and hunting down treasures at flea markets.

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