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

Like deep Parma violets or blue lavender, Old Violet is a wonderful 18th Century colour inspired by the colours of ancient Rome. Beautiful on its own or paired with red for a little Parisian boho. How to Use Apply the paint liberally. Some brushstrokes

This traditional green is found in fine classically painted and lacquered furniture, as well as rustic country pieces. How to Use Apply the paint liberally. Some brushstrokes showing in the finish can be part of the look. Allow the finish to cure before

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

Inspired by the warm pigment, Burnt Umber, this is a classic colour that has long been used in decorative work. Use Coco on its own or as a neutral. How to Use Apply the paint liberally. Some brushstrokes showing in the finish can be part of the look. A

This elegant greyed green is inspired by the colour created when decorative painters mixed all their leftover colours together to make a base paint. It is the traditional colour found in French woodwork. How to Use Apply the paint liberally. Some brushs

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