The latest additions to our 'Colours of England' palette

Giallo 337. Bone China Blue - Faint 325.

Our refreshed 'Colours of England' and 'Colour Scales' colour cards contain fourteen new colours including ‘Bassoon’, ‘Indian Yellow’, ‘Giallo’, ‘Etruria’, ‘Silent White’, ‘Masquerade’, ‘Vulcan’, ‘Obscura’ and ‘Bone China Blue – Faint‘, alongside the fresh mid-green ‘Garden’, which has been revived from the Little Greene archive.

Vulcan 324. Livid 263.

'Vulcan'

The colour grey has been at the root of historical decoration for centuries and, even now, remains a timeless staple. It is a signature shade for the most sophisticated interior design, working equally effectively in a classic or contemporary setting. Vulcan, sharing its name with the Roman God of Fire, is inherently strong; a deep, charismatic, charcoal grey - with a little warmth retained. Vulcan offers the sophistication and boldness of a charcoal grey, but has the perfect mid tone balance, ensuring it never makes a space feel cold or austere. Pair with a rich green such as 'Livid' for a contrasting colour or combine with the versatile ‘French Grey’ for an elegant and coordinated interior.

'Bone China Blue - Faint'

The delicate ‘Bone China Blue – Faint’ has been introduced to the ‘Bone China Blue’ colour scales family, adding a gentle mid strength version of this soft 1930s shade to the collection. Pair with lighter ‘Bone China Blue’ tones for a soothing scheme or mix with fresh green ‘Aquamarine-Mid’ and pretty pink toned ‘China Clay-Deep’ for a sophisticated pastel interior.

Etruria 326. Hicks’ Blue 208.

'Etruria'

Historical innovator and renowned potter Josiah Wedgwood named his Staffordshire ceramic factory ‘Etruria’ in 1769. The title was a tribute to his passion for the forms, colours and decoration of ancient Etruscan and Greek pottery, which he expertly recreated and brought to English high society in the late 18th century. ‘Etruria’ is a wonderful mid tone blue which looks fantastic used on a large expanse, or on all four walls in country homes and contemporary spaces alike.

Obscura 327. Juniper Ash 115.

'Obscura'

An elegant, gentle blue-grey, Obscura sits effortlessly in the tail of the Gauze Colour Scales family, working fantastically with the Gauze colour scales to create an elegant and harmonious design scheme. Equally elegant used in solitude as among the lighter Gauze shades, this cool neutral works beautifully with natural floor textures including sisal, coir and jute, or with paid back light wood finishes. For a more dramatic scheme pair with ‘Juniper Ash’ or ‘Dock Blue’.

Silent White - Deep 331. Silent White 329. Silent White - Pale 328.

'Silent White'

White is one of the most versatile colours you can use in your decorating. It is timeless despite trends for stronger colours or dramatic wallpapers. It spans classic and contemporary schemes and can be used as both a striking main colour or a quieter highlight, on all four walls or contained to just the ceiling or the woodwork. Fresh, vital and uplifting, white comes in many nuances and hues. Formulated in the quest for the perfectly balanced, neutral-warm white for a calm interior, the new ‘Silent White’ adds softly spoken depth to an interior. Used in partnership with its lighter and deeper versions, ‘Silent White – Pale’ and ‘Silent White – Mid’ or ‘Silent White – Deep’ on other walls, the ceiling and trim creates a serene neutral and inviting space.

Bassoon 336. Nether Red 315. Jack Black 119.

Indian Yellow 335. Hopper 297. Flint 236.

Giallo 337. Bone China Blue - Faint 325.

'Bassoon,' 'Indian Yellow' and 'Giallo'

These bold and charming yellows illustrate our desire to return to warmth without regressing to cream. With its deep-ochre undertone, ‘Bassoon’ is an unsung hero of historical decoration. These drab colours were favourites in the functional ‘back- of-house’ areas of yesterday’s grand homes due to their ability to disguise dirt, and the subsequent infrequency with which they needed to be repainted. The rich ochre toned Bassoon works beautifully with other earthy hues such as ‘Nether Red’ and ‘Bath Stone’ or with true black ‘Jack Black‘ for a high contrast and elegant feel. Whilst the new ‘Indian Yellow’, with its undertone of green, looks stunning combined with bold greens such as ‘Hopper’ or touches of deep blue ‘Mazarine’.

Between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, the pigment, Indian yellow, was a much more prolific ingredient in the oil paint of fine artists, than in the decorative paints of the time. Our ‘Indian Yellow’ colour shares all the timeless qualities of its namesake, but thankfully none of its well- documented original ingredients or production methodologies.

The third new yellow in the collection is ‘Giallo’, which celebrates the Italian influence on British architecture and interior design over the last 400 years. Giallo is an uncompromising, yet very easy-to-use, burst of golden sunshine. A charming highlight or accent colour, it is most splendid when used in a large expanse on all four walls. Lighter and warmer than our ever popular ‘Mister David’, Giallo works beautifully in busy joyful spaces such as kitchens and living rooms.

Garden 86. Scullery 318. Pea Green 91.

'Garden'

‘Garden’ has been revived from our archive in response to the need to add a fresh and soft green to the collection. Green ‘Garden’ sits comfortably in any interior scheme because of its relationship with the natural environment and our longing to bring the outdoors inside. We feel soothed by green and its neutral base – it is neither too warm, nor too cool.

Masquerade 334. Masquerade - Light 332. Julie’s Dream 26.

'Masquerade'

With its delicate, powder-like hue, Masquerade – alongside the diluted Colour Scales versions of it – offers an alluring, natural undertone that is as ‘at-home’ in the bedroom as it is in the ballroom.

‘Masquerade’ is offered alongside ‘Masquerade Light’ and ‘Masquerade – Mid’; these Colour Scales of the earth-pink ‘Masquerade’ offer graduated tones, made using the same pigments, but in different strengths, allowing for the creation of a harmonious, design scheme that provides movement within a space. They are easy to use in combination on walls, ceiling and trim as well as providing a seamless colour journey from room to room.

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