Your color, your style – mixing allowed!
🖌 How to mix colors with Annie Sloan:
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Always mix in a separate container, not directly in the original tin. This way, you stay in control and can try out small quantities.
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Stir well! The pigments must combine completely – a wooden spatula or a small mixer works great.
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Dry paint looks lighter than when wet – it’s best to do a test patch and let it dry before you decide.
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Take notes! Write down the mixing ratio (e.g., 2 parts Duck Egg Blue, 1 part Antoinette) so you can recreate the color later.
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Lighten with White or Old White to get softer pastel shades – or darken with Graphite or Oxford Navy to create depth.
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Combine colors consciously: Complementary or analogous shades create harmonious mixtures – let yourself be inspired by color theory or simply by your gut feeling!
🌈 5 creative mixing ideas for your individual shade:
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Soft Rosé-Beige
➡️ 2 parts Scandinavian Pink + 1 part Old White + 1 part Country Grey
→ results in a warm, powdery tone – perfect for romantic looks! -
Mellow Sage Green
➡️ 2 parts Olive + 1 part Louis Blue + 1 part Old White
→ a gentle green tone with a slight vintage touch. -
Elegant Greige
➡️ 1 part French Linen + 1 part Old White + 1 part Graphite
→ neutral, calm, timeless – ideal for modern pieces of furniture. -
Washed-out Sky Blue
➡️ 2 parts Louis Blue + 1 part Duck Egg Blue + 1 part Old White
→ a friendly, light tone, perfect for Shabby Chic! -
Creamy Sunshine Yellow
➡️ 2 parts Arles + 1 part Old White + ½ part Barcelona Orange
→ warm, cheerful and ideal for small color accents. -
Vintage Mint
➡️ 1 part Provence + 1 part Old White + 1 part English Yellow
→ fresh, vibrant and great for children’s rooms or summer projects.
With Annie Sloan paints and a little spirit of experimentation, you can create your very own world of color. Mixing isn't just fun – it also makes your furniture truly unique. 💛
