Coolabah Green – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Why Choose Coolabah Green Chalk Paint?

• Soft grey-green colour
• Subtle blue undertones
• Inspired by the evergreen leaves of the Coolabah eucalyptus
• Elegant ‘eau de Nil’ character
• Ideal for furniture painting and upcycling
• Works beautifully with neutral colours
• Pairs well with soft pinks
• Suitable for traditional, vintage and contemporary furniture
• Can be distressed for an aged appearance
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Coolabah Green is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a soft grey-green furniture paint with subtle blue undertones rather than a bright emerald, deep forest or strongly yellow-green shade.

How to Use Coolabah Green Chalk Paint

For best results, apply Annie Sloan Coolabah Green Chalk Paint with a Chalk Paint Brush or Flat Brush. Chalk Paint is designed for furniture painting and can be applied to a wide range of surfaces with minimal preparation.

Coolabah Green can be used as a single colour to create a calm and understated finish, or combined with other Chalk Paint colours to create contrast and depth. Its muted grey-green character works particularly well on cupboards, dressers, tables, chairs and sideboards.

For a vintage or aged appearance, allow the paint to dry and then lightly sand selected areas around edges, corners and decorative details. This can create a gently distressed finish that works particularly well on traditional and painted furniture.

For a more contemporary look, leave the finish relatively smooth and combine Coolabah Green with neutral shades such as Country Grey or Paris Grey. The blue undertones of the green help prevent the overall colour scheme from feeling too warm.

Once the paint has dried, protect your finished furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Wax or Lacquer. Wax is ideal for indoor furniture, while Lacquer provides a more durable protective finish where required.

One litre of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint covers approximately 13 square metres. Actual coverage will vary depending on the surface and application.

Please be aware that colours can appear differently on screen. For the most accurate representation of Coolabah Green, we recommend using a hand-painted Annie Sloan colour card or a 120ml tester pot before starting your project.

Colours That Complement Coolabah Green

Coolabah Green works particularly well with Country Grey, Paris Grey, Cream and Old Ochre.

Country Grey and Paris Grey create a calm, neutral combination that allows the soft green to remain the main feature. Some pinkis like Antoinette introduces a warmer and more delicate contrast.

For a classic and harmonious colour scheme, Cream and Old Ochre work particularly well with Coolabah Green. Their warmer tones complement the cooler blue-green character of the paint.

Scandinavian Pink

Antoinette

Old Ochre

Chateau Grey

Paris Grey

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Customer Examples Using Coolabah Green Chalk Paint

Chest detailed with Coolabah Green chalk paint

Coolabah Green Painted Chest of Drawers

Furnirure in Annie Sloan Coolabah Green

Coolabah Green Compared with Other Annie Sloan Green Colours

Coolabah Green is the colour to choose when you want a soft grey-green with blue undertones and a calm, understated appearance.

Coolabah Green has a muted grey-green character with a subtle blue tone, inspired by the evergreen leaves of the Coolabah eucalyptus.

Capability Green is warmer and more natural, with a stronger connection to the colours of the English landscape.

Olive is earthier and warmer, with more noticeable yellow-green undertones.

Amsterdam Green is much deeper and darker, making it better suited to dramatic statement furniture.

Florence is considerably richer and more saturated, with a strong teal blue-green character.

Antibes Green is brighter and more vibrant, with a vivid emerald green appearance.

Duck Egg Blue is lighter and more distinctly blue-green, making it a good alternative if you want a softer blue rather than a grey-green.

This makes Coolabah Green particularly useful when you want a muted green furniture paint that feels sophisticated, natural and easy to combine with other colours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Coolabah Green?

Coolabah Green is a soft grey-green with subtle blue undertones and an elegant ‘eau de Nil’ character. It is inspired by the evergreen leaves of the Coolabah eucalyptus tree.

Is Coolabah Green a sage green?

Coolabah Green has some of the qualities associated with sage green, but its grey-green colour and blue undertones give it a cooler and more distinctive character.

Is Coolabah Green Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. Coolabah Green is a versatile furniture paint that works well on dressers, cupboards, tables, chairs, sideboards and other painted furniture.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Coolabah Green?

Annie Sloan recommends Country Grey, Paris Grey, some Pink colours, Cream and Old Ochre alongside Coolabah Green.

What is Coolabah Green inspired by?

Coolabah Green is named after the Coolabah eucalyptus tree native to Australia. Its evergreen leaves inspired the grey-green colour and subtle blue tone.

Is Coolabah Green good for modern furniture?

Yes. Its muted grey-green appearance works particularly well on contemporary furniture, while its natural character also suits vintage and traditional pieces.

Can Coolabah Green Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Once dry, Coolabah Green can be lightly sanded around edges and details to create a gently distressed or aged appearance.

Does Coolabah Green work with grey?

Yes. Country Grey and Paris Grey both work particularly well with Coolabah Green, creating a calm and sophisticated neutral colour scheme.

How much does 1 litre of Coolabah Green Chalk Paint cover?

One litre of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint covers approximately 13 square metres, although actual coverage will depend on the surface and how the paint is applied.

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