Napoleonic Blue – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Annie Sloan Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint is a rich, deep cobalt blue inspired by ultramarine and cobalt blue pigments used in decorative interiors. Its strong colour has a timeless quality, working equally well with traditional neoclassical furniture and more contemporary pieces.

Napoleonic Blue is an excellent choice when you want to make a statement with painted furniture. Its intense blue works particularly well on dressers, cabinets, cupboards, tables and other pieces where you want the colour to become a focal point.

Why Choose Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint?

• Rich, deep cobalt blue
• Inspired by ultramarine and cobalt blue pigments
• Ideal for statement furniture
• Works beautifully on traditional and modern pieces
• Particularly suited to neoclassical-style furniture
• Excellent for furniture painting and upcycling
• Can be distressed for an aged appearance
• Works well with both light and darker complementary colours
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Napoleonic Blue is particularly effective when you want a strong, sophisticated blue furniture paint rather than a soft pastel or muted blue.

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’

Colours That Complement Napoleonic Blue

Napoleonic Blue works particularly well with Old White, Old Ochre, Paris Grey and Antoinette. These colours create different effects depending on the look you’re trying to achieve.

Pairing Napoleonic Blue with Old White creates a crisp, classic contrast, while Paris Grey gives a softer and more understated appearance. Antoinette introduces a warm pink contrast that works particularly well with the depth of the blue.

Paris Grey

Old Ochre

Old White

Antoinette

Scandinavian Pink

Capri Pink

Customer Examples using Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint:

Playhouse painted in Napoleonic Blue

Napoleonic Blue Chalk Painted Wardrobe

Napoleonic Blue piece

Chair Chalk Painted in Napoleonic Blue

Napoleonic Blue Compared with Other Annie Sloan Blue Colours

Napoleonic Blue is the colour to choose when you want a deep, rich blue rather than a soft or muted shade.

Napoleonic Blue is a rich deep cobalt blue with strong colour and a sophisticated appearance.

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

Frida Blue is a more vibrant, energetic blue inspired by Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul.

Louis Blue is much lighter, with a soft pastel blue character.

Duck Egg Blue has a softer blue-green appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Napoleonic Blue?

Napoleonic Blue is a rich, deep cobalt blue inspired by ultramarine and cobalt blue pigments used in decorative interiors.

Is Napoleonic Blue a dark blue?

Yes. Napoleonic Blue is a deep, strong blue, making it particularly effective for statement furniture and dramatic colour schemes.

Is Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. It is particularly effective on statement furniture, traditional pieces, modern furniture and neoclassical-style designs.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Napoleonic Blue?

You can use colours like Old White, Old Ochre, Paris Grey and Antoinette with Napoleonic Blue.

Is Napoleonic Blue good for vintage furniture?

Yes. Its depth and historical inspiration make it particularly suitable for vintage, traditional and neoclassical furniture, while its strong colour also works well on contemporary pieces.

Can Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Once dry, Napoleonic Blue can be lightly sanded to create an aged or distressed effect.

Can Napoleonic Blue be used with pink?

Yes. Pink provides a strong contrast against deep blue. Annie Sloan currently lists Antoinette among the colours that work with Napoleonic Blue.

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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