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Paint & Paper Library Paint Colours

Bring harmony and depth to your home with Paint & Paper Library. Explore considered neutrals and expressive colours, inspired by a world of interiors.

Architectural Colours

Cotton I paint colour

Cotton I – No.131

Cotton II paint colour

Cotton II – No.132

Cotton III paint colour

Cotton III – No.133

Cotton IV paint colour

Cotton IV – No.134

Cotton V paint colour

Cotton V – No.135

Slate I paint colour

Slate I – No.161

Slate II paint colour

Slate II – No.162

Slate III paint colour

Slate III – No.163

Slate IV paint colour

Slate IV – No.164

Slate V paint colour

Slate V – No.165

Stone I paint colour

Stone I – No.201

Stone II paint colour

Stone II – No.202

Stone III paint colour

Stone III – No.203

Stone IV paint colour

Stone IV – No.204

Stone V paint colour

Stone V – No.205

Leather I paint colour

Leather I – No.231

Leather II paint colour

Leather II – No.232

Leather III paint colour

Leather III – No.233

Leather IV paint colour

Leather IV – No.234

Leather V paint colour

Leather V – No.235

Sand I paint colour

Sand I – No.261

Sand II paint colour

Sand II – No.262

Sand III paint colour

Sand III – No.263

Sand IV paint colour

Sand IV – No.264

Sand V paint colour

Sand V – No.265

Powder I paint colour

Powder I – No.291

Powder II paint colour

Powder II – No.292

Powder III paint colour

Powder III – No.293

Powder IV paint colour

Powder IV – No.294

Powder V paint colour

Powder V – No.295

Canvas I paint colour

Canvas I – No.301

Canvas II paint colour

Canvas II – No.302

Canvas III paint colour

Canvas III – No.303

Canvas IV paint colour

Canvas IV – No.304

Canvas V paint colour

Canvas V – No.305

Salt I paint colour

Salt I – No.331

Salt II paint colour

Salt II – No.332

Salt III paint colour

Salt III – No.333

Salt IV paint colour

Salt IV – No.334

Salt V paint colour

Salt V – No.335

Marble I paint colour

Marble I – No.361

Marble II paint colour

Marble II – No.362

Marble III paint colour

Marble III – No.363

Marble IV paint colour

Marble IV – No.364

Marble V paint colour

Marble V – No.365

Plaster I paint colour

Plaster I – No.401

Plaster II paint colour

Plaster II – No.402

Plaster III paint colour

Plaster III – No.403

Plaster IV paint colour

Plaster IV – No.404

Plaster V paint colour

Plaster V – No.405

Paper I paint colour

Paper I – No.431

Paper II paint colour

Paper II – No.432

Paper III paint colour

Paper III – No.433

Paper IV paint colour

Paper IV – No.434

Paper V paint colour

Paper V – No.435

Cashmere I paint colour

Cashmere I – No.491

Cashmere II paint colour

Cashmere II – No.492

Cashmere III paint colour

Cashmere III – No.493

Cashmere IV paint colour

Cashmere IV – No.494

Cashmere V paint colour

Cashmere V – No.495

Willow I paint colour

Willow I – No.531

Willow II paint colour

Willow II – No.532

Willow III paint colour

Willow III – No.533

Willow IV paint colour

Willow IV – No.534

Willow V paint colour

Willow V – No.535

Wattle I paint colour

Wattle I – No.561

Wattle II paint colour

Wattle II – No.562

Wattle III paint colour

Wattle III – No.563

Wattle IV paint colour

Wattle IV – No.564

Wattle V paint colour

Wattle V – No.565

Glass I paint colour

Glass I – No.581

Glass II paint colour

Glass II – No.582

Glass III paint colour

Glass III – No.583

Glass IV paint colour

Glass IV – No.584

Glass V paint colour

Glass V – No.585

Steel I paint colour

Steel I – No.601

Steel II paint colour

Steel II – No.602

Steel III paint colour

Steel III – No.603

Steel IV paint colour

Steel IV – No.604

Steel V paint colour

Steel V – No.605

Porcelain I paint colour

Porcelain I – No.661

Porcelain II paint colour

Porcelain II – No.662

Porcelain III paint colour

Porcelain III – No.663

Porcelain IV paint colour

Porcelain IV – No.664

Porcelain V paint colour

Porcelain V – No.665

Lead I paint colour

Lead I – No.681

Lead II paint colour

Lead II – No.682

Lead III paint colour

Lead III – No.683

Lead IV paint colour

Lead IV – No.684

Lead V paint colour

Lead V – No.685

Sprig I paint colour

Sprig I – No.701

Sprig II paint colour

Sprig II – No.702

Sprig III paint colour

Sprig III – No.703

Sprig IV paint colour

Sprig IV – No.704

Sprig V paint colour

Sprig V – No.705

Original Colours

Clean White paint colour

Clean White – No.101

Fuji paint colour

Fuji – No.102

Chaste paint colour

Chaste – No.103

Paarl paint colour

Paarl – No.104

Tallanstown Grey paint colour

Tallanstown Grey – No.109

Paris Rooftops paint colour

Paris Rooftops – No.113

Acqua Viva paint colour

Acqua Viva – No.122

Kohl paint colour

Kohl – No.124

New Black paint colour

New Black – No.126

Perse Grey paint colour

Perse Grey – No.141

Opus paint colour

Opus – No.147

Monument paint colour

Monument – No.151

Sharkskin paint colour

Sharkskin – No.168

Blanket paint colour

Blanket – No.176

Panel paint colour

Panel – No.180

Hornblende paint colour

Hornblende – No.186

Topi paint colour

Topi – No.211

Tarlatan paint colour

Tarlatan – No.216

Moleskin paint colour

Moleskin – No.218

Temple paint colour

Temple – No.238

Desert Rose paint colour

Desert Rose – No.243

Barbican paint colour

Barbican – No.249

Truffle paint colour

Truffle – No.271

Thames Mud paint colour

Thames Mud – No.272

Bronze paint colour

Bronze – No.283

Capuchin paint colour

Capuchin – No.289

Mink paint colour

Mink – No.297

Copper Beech paint colour

Copper Beech – No.314

Scarlet 'N' Rust paint colour

Scarlet 'N' Rust – No.316

Ruse paint colour

Ruse – No.323

Rouge II paint colour

Rouge II – No.326

Mchanga paint colour

Mchanga – No.337

Soumak paint colour

Soumak – No.339

Plum Brandy paint colour

Plum Brandy – No.341

Roben'S Honour paint colour

Roben's Honour – No.344

Kasbah paint colour

Kasbah – No.352

Drakensberg paint colour

Drakensberg – No.355

Lady Char'S Lilac paint colour

Lady Char's Lilac – No.368

Grenache paint colour

Grenache – No.372

Rhubarb paint colour

Rhubarb – No.376

Geisha paint colour

Geisha – No.410

Beetlenut paint colour

Beetlenut – No.413

Jaipur Pink paint colour

Jaipur Pink – No.416

Very Well Red paint colour

Very Well Red – No.426

Muga paint colour

Muga – No.445

Morning Room paint colour

Morning Room – No.447

Caddie paint colour

Caddie – No.452

Caravan paint colour

Caravan – No.453

The Long Room paint colour

The Long Room – No.457

Pollen II paint colour

Pollen II – No.471

Brimstone paint colour

Brimstone – No.476

Chinese Emperor paint colour

Chinese Emperor – No.478

Gamboge paint colour

Gamboge – No.484

Parasol paint colour

Parasol – No.508

Scallion paint colour

Scallion – No.519

Hunter Dunn paint colour

Hunter Dunn – No.523

Fynbos paint colour

Fynbos – No.547

Chelsea Green II paint colour

Chelsea Green II – No.549

Iguana paint colour

Iguana – No.551

Stable Green paint colour

Stable Green – No.554

Ilex paint colour

Ilex – No.558

Sencha paint colour

Sencha – No.569

Apple Smiles II paint colour

Apple Smiles II – No.570

The Botanist paint colour

The Botanist – No.574

Greenback paint colour

Greenback – No.579

Sobek paint colour

Sobek – No.587

Nori (のり) paint colour

Nori (のり) – No.590

Salvia paint colour

Salvia – No.596

Deep Water Green paint colour

Deep Water Green – No.599

Constantia Blue paint colour

Constantia Blue – No.614

Blue Gum paint colour

Blue Gum – No.620

Teal paint colour

Teal – No.622

Blue'S Blue paint colour

Blue's Blue – No.639

Sea Nor Sky paint colour

Sea Nor Sky – No.643

Bluebird paint colour

Bluebird – No.651

Plimsoll paint colour

Plimsoll – No.655

Blue Blood paint colour

Blue Blood – No.668

Blue Pearl paint colour

Blue Pearl – No.670

Blue Vein paint colour

Blue Vein – No.676

Kigali paint colour

Kigali – No.678

Spruce paint colour

Spruce – No.690

Btwn Dog & Wolf paint colour

Btwn Dog & Wolf – No.693

Mockingbird paint colour

Mockingbird – No.695

Tablecloth paint colour

Tablecloth – No.696

Squid Ink paint colour

Squid Ink – No.698

Jewels

Primer & undercoat

Architects’ ASP is Paint & Paper Library’s all surface primer, tinted to your chosen paint colour. Where available, choose Architects’ A.S.P (All Surface Primer) from the Finish dropdown on your chosen colour’s product page, then select your tin size. Your primer choice stays linked to that colour.

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
Preparation & care

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
Preparation & care

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
Preparation & care

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
Preparation & care

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
Preparation & care

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
Preparation & care

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 ↗.