Primer Red is a colour found in practically every culture, appearing in everything from Venetian palaces to Vietnamese temples, where red earths were plentiful and relatively easy to come by. Use it for rustic pieces or as a base for sophisticated colours

A warm soft aubergine colour with pink red undertones giving a rich complexity that makes beautifully sophisticated lilac tones when Old White is added. A colour first used by artists and then later in decorative work, Emile finds its beginnings in bohemi

Paloma is made from mixing purple and yellow complementaries with white to make a soft warm neutral taupe grey. It is both a modern contemporary colour and a classic colour that was used when a range of purples first became possible. How to Use Apply th

This vivacious, modern orange is based on the colour used copiously by the Impressionists, in early advertisements and in 1960's decoration. Such a brilliant orange was not available until the early 20th century. With Black Chalk Paint® Wax, it becomes bu

Cream is based on the traditional yellowish colour that was used on old woodwork. You can use it as part of a retro fifties look or pair it with Paris Grey for a vintage French look. How to Use Apply the paint liberally. Some brushstrokes showing in the

This rich, deep yellow was inspired by the town of Arles in the south of France where a wide range of earthy yellow ochres are dug straight from the ground. It’s a natural rustic colour as well as a modern colour. How to Use Apply the paint liberally. S

This bright yellow Chalk Paint® colour is inspired by the development of Chrome Yellow pigment – the first non-earthy yellow used in 19th Century English drawing rooms – as well as the yellow found in Chinese hand-painted wallpaper. It’s also a great fift

Scandinavian Pink was inspired by the traditional colours found in much Swedish furniture. It looks great underneath pale neutrals like Old Ochre or Old White. It also works beautifully as a colour for the interior of cupboards and drawers. How to Use A

Florence is a sophisticated grand colour found in neoclassical Italian and French interiors and on painted furniture. The colour originates from copper green minerals and malachite. It’s also a great modern 20th Century colour. How to Use Apply the pain

Tilton is one of three exclusive colours Annie has created as a part of the Annie Sloan with Charleston collaboration. Tilton is a deep, earthy mustard inspired by the beautifully painted circle motif on Vanessa Bell’s decorative wardrobe from 1917 in Cha

Louis Blue is a greenish soft blue reminiscent of Rococo French and Swedish interiors. Pair this clean pastel blue with white for a fine Rococo look or combine with bright for a vintage retro aesthetic. How to Use Apply the paint liberally. Some brushst

Country Grey is a perfect cool soft neutral. Made with raw umber pigment, it is the classic choice for so much painted furniture. It is also a great foil for other colours. How to Use Apply the paint liberally. Some brushstrokes showing in the finish ca