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Barbican

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Grey

Barbican is a published paint colour from Paint & Paper Library.

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At a glance

Manufacturer
Paint & Paper Library
Collection
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Colour family
Grey
Available finishes
5

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For interior walls and ceilings, lower-sheen finishes usually create the calmest result.

Recommended

Pure Flat Emulsion

Soft, gently wipeable emulsion for low-traffic interior walls and ceilings.

  • Dead flat - approximately 2% sheen
  • Low sheen
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Alternative

Architects' Matt

Completely washable matt paint for interior and exterior use.

  • Matt
  • High durability
  • Washable
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Based on the manufacturer's published guidance, these paint products may suit your project.

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Pure Flat Emulsion Dead flat - approximately 2% sheen - Interior Best for: Interior ceilings, Interior walls Soft, gently wipeable emulsion for low-traffic interior walls and ceilings. Interior Low sheen View details

Paint & Paper Library publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product advice sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesInterior ceilings, Interior walls
SheenDead flat - approximately 2% sheen
CoverageUp to 15m2/litre
Recoat timeRecoat in 4 hours
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Architects' Eggshell Low sheen - Interior / Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Interior walls Fully washable multi-surface finish including woodwork and metal. Interior Exterior High durability Washable View details

Paint & Paper Library publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product advice sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Interior walls, Metal, Woodwork
SheenLow sheen
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Architects' Gloss High sheen - Interior / Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Metal Protective, fully washable water-based gloss. Interior Exterior High durability Washable View details

Paint & Paper Library publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product advice sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Metal, Woodwork
SheenHigh sheen
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Architects' Matt Matt - Interior / Exterior Best for: Exterior walls, Interior ceilings, Interior walls Completely washable matt paint for interior and exterior use. Interior Exterior High durability Washable View details

Paint & Paper Library publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product advice sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesExterior walls, Interior ceilings, Interior walls
SheenMatt
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Architects' Satin Satin - Interior Best for: Furniture, Kitchen cupboards, Metal, Woodwork Durable, self-priming multi-surface paint for cabinetry and furniture. Interior High durability View details

Paint & Paper Library publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product advice sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesFurniture, Kitchen cupboards, Metal, Woodwork
SheenSatin
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source

Colour relationships

Build a scheme around Barbican

Move from a considered paint palette to close alternatives and wallpaper pairings without leaving the colour story.

A considered palette from Paint & Paper Library

Five deliberate companions, each chosen for a different job in the room.

Light companions Steel I Paint & Paper Library · steel-i Quiet neutrals Desert Rose Paint & Paper Library · desert-rose Harmonising colours Apple Smiles II Paint & Paper Library · apple-smiles-ii Contrast colours Caravan Paint & Paper Library · caravan Deep anchors New Black Paint & Paper Library · new-black
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Light companions

High-lightness, low-chroma colours with a compatible undertone.

Light companions Cotton I Paint & Paper Library · cotton-i Light companions Glass I Paint & Paper Library · glass-i Light companions Sprig I Paint & Paper Library · sprig-i

Quiet neutrals

Muted colours that keep a restrained connection to the source hue.

Quiet neutrals Sobek Paint & Paper Library · sobek Quiet neutrals Powder IV Paint & Paper Library · powder-iv Quiet neutrals Sprig IV Paint & Paper Library · sprig-iv

Harmonising colours

Related hues with enough tonal separation to remain distinct.

Harmonising colours Hornblende Paint & Paper Library · hornblende Harmonising colours Sencha Paint & Paper Library · sencha Harmonising colours Monument Paint & Paper Library · monument

Contrast colours

Higher-chroma colours with a stronger perceptual separation.

Contrast colours Atlas Paint & Paper Library · atlas Contrast colours Beetlenut Paint & Paper Library · beetlenut Contrast colours Very Well Red Paint & Paper Library · very-well-red

Deep anchors

Low-lightness, restrained colours that ground the palette.

Deep anchors Copper Beech Paint & Paper Library · copper-beech Deep anchors Stable Green Paint & Paper Library · stable-green Deep anchors Plimsoll Paint & Paper Library · plimsoll

Calculated from HEX-derived Lab and RGB data using lightness, chroma, hue separation, ΔE00 and screen contrast. Digital suggestions are a starting point; compare current physical samples in the intended light and finish.

Digital relationships are a starting point. View paint and wallpaper samples together in the intended room and light.

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Professional reference

Technical colour information

Stored digital values, nearest references, methodology and record provenance.

Digital colour values
HEX
#A09E93
RGB (digital)
160, 158, 147
Lab (digital)
64.99, -1.29, 5.99
HSL (digital)
50.77, 6.4, 60.2

HEX, RGB, Lab and HSL describe the stored digital representation; they are not measurements of dried paint. LRV appears only when the source record supplies it.

Nearest NCS & Pantone references
Nearest NCS reference (digital)
S 4005-YΔE00 1.22
Nearest stored Pantone (digital)
Pantone 415ΔE00 3.00

These are calculated nearest stored digital references, not official manufacturer specifications or exact equivalents.

Colour matching methodology

Relationships use stored colour data and documented CIEDE2000 calculations. Materials, sheen, lighting and application can change the physical result.

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Available paint products and finishes

Pure Flat Emulsion, Architects' Matt, Architects' Eggshell, Architects' Satin, Architects' Gloss

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Source, provenance & updates

Maintained by Designer Colours from the stored supplier and colour data shown on this page.

Useful answers

Questions about Barbican

What kind of colour is Barbican?

Barbican is a published paint colour from Paint & Paper Library.

Should I sample Barbican first?

Screen colours are indicative only. Always sample the colour in your space before making a final selection.

Which finishes are available for Barbican?

The current record lists Pure Flat Emulsion, Architects' Matt, Architects' Eggshell, Architects' Satin, Architects' Gloss. Select what you are painting above, then confirm current colour and product availability before ordering.

Is there an exact NCS or Pantone equivalent for Barbican?

Any NCS or Pantone relationship shown here is a nearest stored digital comparison, not an official manufacturer equivalence. Compare physical samples.