Greek Blue – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Annie Sloan Greek Blue Chalk Paint is a strong, vibrant blue inspired by the colours found throughout the Mediterranean. Think weathered shutters, rustic doors and painted furniture in sun-drenched coastal towns.

Its rich blue colour works particularly well on furniture when you want to create a bold Mediterranean or coastal feel. Greek Blue can also be softened with lighter colours or aged with dark wax to create a more traditional, weathered appearance.

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Why Choose Greek Blue Chalk Paint?

• Strong Mediterranean blue
• Inspired by rustic doors, shutters and furniture
• Ideal for coastal and Mediterranean-style interiors
• Excellent for furniture painting and upcycling
• Creates a bold statement on furniture
• Works particularly well on rustic and vintage pieces
• Can be distressed for a weathered appearance
• Looks beautiful with soft whites and warm neutrals
• Suitable for decorative painting and furniture projects
• Available in 120ml, 500ml and 1 litre sizes

Greek Blue is a particularly good choice when you want a strong blue furniture paint with character. It can be used as a solid colour or combined with other shades to create a more aged and layered finish.

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How to Use Chalk Paint

Greek Blue Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is a real vivid shade of strong blue colour. It has been inspired by the hue found in the Mediterranean, on rustic, faded and distressed doors, shutters and furniture. This colour works well on antique and neoclassical French furniture, especially when finished with a dark shade of chalk paint wax.

• 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 Greek Blue

Greek Blue works particularly well with Old White, Old Ochre, Paris Grey and Chateau Grey. These softer shades help balance the strength of the blue and can create a relaxed Mediterranean or coastal colour scheme.

For a stronger blue scheme, Greek Blue can also be combined with Napoleonic Blue.

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Customer Examples using Greek Blue Chalk Paint:

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Greek Blue Compared with Other Annie Sloan Blue Colours

Greek Blue is the colour to choose when you want a strong Mediterranean blue rather than a soft pastel or deep navy.

Greek Blue is a vibrant, strong blue inspired by Mediterranean doors, shutters and painted furniture.

Louis Blue is much softer and paler, with a delicate pastel blue character inspired by French and Swedish interiors.

Provence has more green in its colouring, creating a distinctive blue-green shade.

Napoleonic Blue is deeper and more dramatic, making it better suited to a rich statement finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Greek Blue?

Greek Blue is a strong blue inspired by the colours found throughout the Mediterranean, particularly on rustic doors, shutters and painted furniture.

Is Greek Blue a bright blue?

Greek Blue is a strong, vibrant blue rather than a pale pastel blue. Its Mediterranean character makes it particularly effective as a statement colour on furniture.

Is Greek Blue Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. Greek Blue is an excellent choice for painting and upcycling furniture, particularly rustic, vintage and coastal-style pieces.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Greek Blue?

Greek Blue works particularly well with Old White, Old Ochre, Paris Grey and Château Grey. Napoleonic Blue can also be used to create a stronger blue colour scheme.

Is Greek Blue good for coastal furniture?

Yes. Its strong Mediterranean character makes it particularly suitable for coastal, Mediterranean and relaxed rustic furniture.

Can Greek Blue Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Lightly sanding the dried paint can create a naturally aged or distressed appearance. This works particularly well with the weathered Mediterranean look associated with Greek Blue.

Can Greek Blue be used outdoors?

Chalk Paint can be used on many surfaces, but outdoor furniture should be protected appropriately with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Lacquer.

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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