Atlas – No.716
This enigmatic, contemporary red takes its name from the Atlas mountain range, one of a handful _x0003_of arid places where shimmering vanadinite crystals can be found in shades of burnt orange, red and brown; popular among collectors for their rich colour and exquisite, highly reflective composition.
Colours on screen are a guide. Try a sample pot to see the colour in your room and lighting.
Primer & undercoat for this colour
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The preparation your surface needs depends on its condition and your chosen topcoat. Read the Architects’ ASP product advice sheet ↗ and the advice sheet for your topcoat before starting.
Choosing your Paint & Paper Library finish
Start with the surface and how much wear it will get, then choose your sheen. Open a finish below for practical advice and the manufacturer’s English product advice sheet.
Finish and size availability varies by colour. Check the options on your chosen colour’s product page.
Inside your home
Pure Flat EmulsionInterior walls & ceilings2% · chalky matt
A soft, chalky finish for interior walls and ceilings in quieter rooms. Water based, gently wipeable and breathable.
- Sheen
- 2% sheen
- Coverage per coat
- Up to 15m² per litre
- Drying
- Recoat after 4 hours
Prepare the surface as directed in the manufacturer’s sheet. Check the guidance for your surface and chosen topcoat before painting.
Paint & Paper Library product advice sheet English PDF ↗Architects’ MattBusy walls, ceilings & suitable trim3–5% · matt
A washable, scuff and stain resistant matt finish for busy spaces. Suitable for interior and exterior walls, ceilings and appropriately prepared woodwork and other surfaces.
- Sheen
- 3–5% sheen
- Coverage per coat
- Up to 13m² per litre
- Drying
- Recoat after 4 hours
Prepare the surface as directed in the manufacturer’s sheet. Check the guidance for your surface and chosen topcoat before painting.
Paint & Paper Library product advice sheet English PDF ↗Architects’ EggshellWood, metal, furniture & suitable walls10–20% · low sheen
A durable, washable finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, furniture and radiators. Also suited to kitchen and bathroom walls.
- Sheen
- 10–20% sheen
- Coverage per coat
- Up to 14m² per litre
- Drying
- Recoat after 4 hours
Prepare the surface as directed in the manufacturer’s sheet. Check the guidance for your surface and chosen topcoat before painting.
Paint & Paper Library product advice sheet English PDF ↗Architects’ SatinFurniture, doors & woodwork30–35% · satin
A durable finish for interior and exterior joinery, including doors, window frames, skirting, furniture and kitchen cabinetry.
- Sheen
- 30–35% sheen
- Coverage per coat
- Up to 12m² per litre
- Drying
- Recoat after 4 hours
Prepare the surface as directed in the manufacturer’s sheet. Check the guidance for your surface and chosen topcoat before painting.
Paint & Paper Library product advice sheet English PDF ↗Inside & outside your home
Architects’ GlossInterior & exterior wood and metal80% · high gloss
A hard wearing, high gloss water based finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, including furniture and radiators.
- Sheen
- 80% sheen
- Coverage per coat
- Up to 14m² per litre
- Drying
- Recoat after 4 hours
Prepare the surface as directed in the manufacturer’s sheet. Check the guidance for your surface and chosen topcoat before painting.
Paint & Paper Library product advice sheet English PDF ↗Primers & undercoats
Architects’ ASPSuitable interior & exterior surfaces5–8% · matt primer
An all surface primer that can be tinted to the topcoat colour. Suitable for appropriately prepared interior and exterior wood, metal, glass, tiles and plastics. Check the advice sheet for your surface.
- Sheen
- 5–8% sheen
- Drying
- Recoat after 2 hours
Prepare the surface as directed in the manufacturer’s sheet. Check the guidance for your surface and chosen topcoat before painting.
Paint & Paper Library product advice sheet English PDF ↗Before you start: preparation, quantities & drying
Try the colour in your room before ordering. Measure the surface area and check the advice sheet for coverage and coats. Preparation and drying depend on your surface and the room conditions.
Check the topcoat and primer sheets before starting. A surface that feels dry may still need more time before recoating or cleaning.
Always read the manufacturer’s current sheet before starting. PDF links open in a new tab; you can also visit the product advice sheet library ↗.
Other colours
Architectural Colours
Cotton I
No. 131
Cotton II
No. 132
Cotton III
No. 133
Cotton IV
No. 134
Cotton V
No. 135
Slate I
No. 161
Slate II
No. 162
Slate III
No. 163
Slate IV
No. 164
Slate V
No. 165
Stone I
No. 201
Stone II
No. 202
Stone III
No. 203
Stone IV
No. 204
Stone V
No. 205
Leather I
No. 231
Leather II
No. 232
Leather III
No. 233
Leather IV
No. 234
Leather V
No. 235
Sand I
No. 261
Sand II
No. 262
Sand III
No. 263
Sand IV
No. 264
Sand V
No. 265
Powder I
No. 291
Powder II
No. 292
Powder III
No. 293
Powder IV
No. 294
Powder V
No. 295
Canvas I
No. 301
Canvas II
No. 302
Canvas III
No. 303
Canvas IV
No. 304
Canvas V
No. 305
Salt I
No. 331
Salt II
No. 332
Salt III
No. 333
Salt IV
No. 334
Salt V
No. 335
Marble I
No. 361
Marble II
No. 362
Marble III
No. 363
Marble IV
No. 364
Marble V
No. 365
Plaster I
No. 401
Plaster II
No. 402
Plaster III
No. 403
Plaster IV
No. 404
Plaster V
No. 405
Paper I
No. 431
Paper II
No. 432
Paper III
No. 433
Paper IV
No. 434
Paper V
No. 435
Cashmere I
No. 491
Cashmere II
No. 492
Cashmere III
No. 493
Cashmere IV
No. 494
Cashmere V
No. 495
Willow I
No. 531
Willow II
No. 532
Willow III
No. 533
Willow IV
No. 534
Willow V
No. 535
Wattle I
No. 561
Wattle II
No. 562
Wattle III
No. 563
Wattle IV
No. 564
Wattle V
No. 565
Glass I
No. 581
Glass II
No. 582
Glass III
No. 583
Glass IV
No. 584
Glass V
No. 585
Steel I
No. 601
Steel II
No. 602
Steel III
No. 603
Steel IV
No. 604
Steel V
No. 605
Porcelain I
No. 661
Porcelain II
No. 662
Porcelain III
No. 663
Porcelain IV
No. 664
Porcelain V
No. 665
Lead I
No. 681
Lead II
No. 682
Lead III
No. 683
Lead IV
No. 684
Lead V
No. 685
Sprig I
No. 701
Sprig II
No. 702
Sprig III
No. 703
Sprig IV
No. 704
Sprig V
No. 705
Original Colours
Clean White
No. 101
Fuji
No. 102
Chaste
No. 103
Paarl
No. 104
Tallanstown Grey
No. 109
Paris Rooftops
No. 113
Acqua Viva
No. 122
Kohl
No. 124
New Black
No. 126
Perse Grey
No. 141
Opus
No. 147
Monument
No. 151
Sharkskin
No. 168
Blanket
No. 176
Panel
No. 180
Hornblende
No. 186
Topi
No. 211
Tarlatan
No. 216
Moleskin
No. 218
Temple
No. 238
Desert Rose
No. 243
Barbican
No. 249
Truffle
No. 271
Thames Mud
No. 272
Bronze
No. 283
Capuchin
No. 289
Mink
No. 297
Copper Beech
No. 314
Scarlet 'N' Rust
No. 316
Ruse
No. 323
Rouge II
No. 326
Mchanga
No. 337
Soumak
No. 339
Plum Brandy
No. 341
Roben's Honour
No. 344
Kasbah
No. 352
Drakensberg
No. 355
Lady Char's Lilac
No. 368
Grenache
No. 372
Rhubarb
No. 376
Geisha
No. 410
Beetlenut
No. 413
Jaipur Pink
No. 416
Very Well Red
No. 426
Muga
No. 445
Morning Room
No. 447
Caddie
No. 452
Caravan
No. 453
The Long Room
No. 457
Pollen II
No. 471
Brimstone
No. 476
Chinese Emperor
No. 478
Gamboge
No. 484
Parasol
No. 508
Scallion
No. 519
Hunter Dunn
No. 523
Fynbos
No. 547
Chelsea Green II
No. 549
Iguana
No. 551
Stable Green
No. 554
Ilex
No. 558
Sencha
No. 569
Apple Smiles II
No. 570
The Botanist
No. 574
Greenback
No. 579
Sobek
No. 587
Nori (のり)
No. 590
Salvia
No. 596
Deep Water Green
No. 599
Constantia Blue
No. 614
Blue Gum
No. 620
Teal
No. 622
Blue's Blue
No. 639
Sea Nor Sky
No. 643
Bluebird
No. 651
Plimsoll
No. 655
Blue Blood
No. 668
Blue Pearl
No. 670
Blue Vein
No. 676
Kigali
No. 678
Spruce
No. 690
Btwn Dog & Wolf
No. 693
Mockingbird
No. 695
Tablecloth
No. 696
