Duck Egg Blue – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Why Choose Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint?

• Soft green-blue colour
• Inspired by an 18th-century blue pigment
• Often described as a Rococo blue
• Ideal for French and Swedish-inspired interiors
• Works beautifully on vintage and Art Deco furniture
• Suitable for modern furniture and upcycling projects
• Can be used to highlight details over darker colours
• Can be distressed to create an aged appearance
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Duck Egg Blue is a particularly good choice if you’re looking for a soft blue-green furniture paint with a gentle, vintage-inspired character.

How to Use Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint

For best results, apply Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue 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.

Duck Egg Blue can be used as a single colour for a soft and understated finish, or layered with other Chalk Paint colours to add depth and contrast. It can also be used to highlight details over darker shades, making it useful for decorative furniture and pieces with mouldings or carved details.

For a distressed or aged finish, allow the paint to dry and then lightly sand selected areas using a sanding pad. This can reveal the layers underneath and emphasise the character of vintage furniture.

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, although 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 Duck Egg Blue, we recommend using a hand-painted Annie Sloan colour card or a 120ml tester pot before starting your project.

Colours That Complement Duck Egg Blue

Duck Egg Blue works particularly well with Country Grey, Paris Grey, Graphite, Olive and Primer Red.

Country Grey and Paris Grey create a soft, understated combination, while Graphite provides a much stronger contrast. Olive introduces a natural green tone, while Primer Red provides a warm contrast against the cool green-blue of Duck Egg Blue.

You can also combine Duck Egg Blue with Old White for a light and delicate French-inspired finish.

Primer Red

Olive

Country Grey

Paris Grey

Graphite

Greek Blue

Customer Examples Using Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint

Rococo style chair chalk painted

Duck Egg Blue painted bedroom furniture

Chest of drawers in Duck egg blue

Duck Egg Blue Compared with Other Annie Sloan Blue Colours

Duck Egg Blue is the colour to choose when you want a soft, muted blue with green undertones rather than a bright, deep or strongly saturated blue.

Duck Egg Blue is a gentle green-blue with a soft Rococo and Scandinavian character.

Louis Blue is lighter and more pastel, giving furniture a delicate powder-blue appearance.

Svenska Blue is cooler and greyer, making it a better choice when you want a more distinctly blue-grey finish.

Giverny is brighter and cleaner, with more noticeable green undertones.

Provence is stronger and more turquoise, with a more obvious blue-green appearance.

Oxford Navy is much darker, with a traditional inky navy character.

Napoleonic Blue is considerably deeper and more vivid, with a rich cobalt-blue appearance.

This makes Duck Egg Blue a particularly versatile choice when you want a soft blue furniture paint that works with both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue?

Duck Egg Blue is a soft green-blue Chalk Paint colour. It has subtle green undertones and is often described as a Rococo blue.

Is Duck Egg Blue more blue or green?

Duck Egg Blue sits between blue and green. It is best described as a soft green-blue, with the balance between the two colours changing slightly depending on the surrounding colours and lighting.

Is Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. Duck Egg Blue is particularly versatile on furniture and works well on vintage, Art Deco, traditional and modern pieces.

Is Duck Egg Blue good for French-style furniture?

Yes. Its soft Rococo character makes Duck Egg Blue particularly well suited to French-inspired furniture and interiors. It also works beautifully with Swedish and Scandinavian-inspired schemes.

Is Duck Egg Blue good for Scandinavian furniture?

Yes. Duck Egg Blue has a soft, calming quality that works particularly well with Scandinavian interiors. It can be paired with lighter neutrals such as Old White for a simple, understated finish.

Can Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Once dry, Duck Egg Blue can be lightly sanded to create a distressed or aged appearance. This is particularly effective on vintage and traditional furniture.

Can Duck Egg Blue be used over a darker colour?

Yes. Duck Egg Blue can be used to highlight areas over darker shades, helping to bring out mouldings, edges and decorative details.

How much does 1 litre 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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