Giverny – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Annie Sloan Giverny Chalk Paint is a bright, clean blue with subtle green undertones. Named after the village of Giverny in Northern France, where the famous painter Claude Monet lived, this vibrant colour has a fresh and energetic character.

Giverny is particularly well suited to mid-century furniture, modern interiors and colourful furniture upcycling. It can also be used on traditional and Victorian furniture when combined with a distressed or aged finish.

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Why Choose Giverny Chalk Paint?

• Bright, clean blue
• Subtle green undertones
• Inspired by Giverny in Northern France
• Associated with early 20th-century interiors
• Ideal for mid-century furniture
• Excellent for modern and contemporary furniture
• Great for furniture painting and upcycling
• Works particularly well with contrasting warm colours
• Can be distressed for a vintage appearance
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Giverny is a particularly good choice if you’re looking for a bright blue furniture paint with a slightly green character, rather than a traditional navy or deep blue.

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How to Use Chalk Paint

• For best results apply the paint with either a chalk paint brush or flat brush.
• Once you have finished painting, we always recommend using either an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Wax or chalk paint Lacquer to seal and finish. Apply with a wax brush or soft cloth.
• You can use a Sanding pad to smooth the paint or create an aged effect.
• Please be aware that the colour shades may look different on your computer screen to real life. For a true representative we strongly advise to use the hand painted colour card.
• We offer all paints in either a 120 ml tester pot or 1 litre tins.
• A one litre tin will cover approximately 13 square metres.
• For hints and tips please see our article on ‘how to chalk paint furniture’

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Colours That Complement Giverny

Giverny works particularly well with Old Ochre, Paris Grey, Aubusson Blue, Louis Blue, Amsterdam Green and in Graphite. These colours are currently recommended by Annie Sloan as complementary shades for Giverny.

Paris Grey gives Giverny a softer, more understated appearance, while Aubusson Blue creates a deeper blue combination. Amsterdam Green can be used to create a richer green-and-blue palette.

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Customer Examples using Giverny Chalk Paint:

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Giverny Compared with Other Annie Sloan Blue Colours

Giverny is the colour to choose when you want a bright blue with green undertones rather than a deep or muted blue.

Giverny is a bright, clean blue that sits towards the greener side of the blue spectrum.

Louis Blue is much softer and paler, with a delicate pastel appearance.

Greek Blue is a stronger Mediterranean blue with a more intense character.

Napoleonic Blue is a deeper cobalt blue.

Oxford Navy is a much darker, traditional inky navy.

Provence is also green-toned but has a more distinctly turquoise, blue-green appearance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Giverny?

Giverny is a bright, clean blue with subtle green undertones. Annie Sloan describes it as being towards the greener range of blues.

Is Giverny a bright blue?

Yes. Giverny is a bright and vibrant blue rather than a dark or muted shade.

Does Giverny have green undertones?

Yes. Giverny sits towards the greener side of the blue spectrum, giving it a slightly fresh, green-toned appearance.

Is Giverny Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. Giverny is particularly well suited to furniture painting and upcycling, especially mid-century, modern and contemporary furniture.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Giverny?

Annie Sloan recommends Old Ochre, Paris Grey, Aubusson Blue, Louis Blue, Amsterdam Green and Dulcet in Graphite with Giverny.

Is Giverny good for mid-century furniture?

Yes. Annie Sloan specifically describes Giverny as being well suited to a mid-century to modern contemporary palette.

Can Giverny Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Lightly sanding the dried paint can create an aged or distressed finish. Priory Polishes currently recommends sanding Giverny to smooth the paint or create an aged effect.

How much does 1 litre of Chalk Paint cover?

One litre covers approximately 13 square metres, although actual coverage depends on the surface and how the paint is applied.

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