Old Violet – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Annie Sloan Old Violet Chalk Paint is a classic dusty lavender purple inspired by the rich purple shades found in 18th-century interiors and ancient Rome. Its muted, sophisticated character makes it a versatile colour for furniture painting and upcycling.

Old Violet has a softer, more understated appearance than deeper purple shades, making it particularly effective on vintage furniture, decorative pieces and traditional interiors. It can also be paired with red for a more eclectic, Parisian-inspired look.

Why Choose Old Violet Chalk Paint?

• Classic dusty lavender purple
• Inspired by 18th-century interiors
• Influenced by the purple shades of ancient Rome
• Ideal for vintage and traditional furniture
• Excellent for furniture painting and upcycling
• Softer and more muted than deep purple shades
• Works beautifully with neutral colours
• Can be paired with red for a more eclectic look
• Suitable for distressed and decorative furniture finishes
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Old Violet is particularly useful when you want to introduce purple without creating an overly bold or dramatic finish. Its dusty lavender character makes it easy to combine with softer neutrals and other colours.

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 Old Violet

Old Violet works beautifully with Old White, Paloma and Versailles for a soft, sophisticated colour scheme. For more contrast, pair it with Emperors Silk or another rich red.

Old Violet and Old White can also be used together to create a lighter, more layered finish.

Emperors Silk

Versailles

Old White

Paloma

Provence

Amsterdam Green

Customer Examples using Old Violet Chalk Paint:

Mirror Frame painted in Old Violet

Old Violet Side Table

Upcycled Old Violet Chest of Drawers

Old Violet Compared with Other Annie Sloan Purple Colours

Old Violet is the colour to choose when you want a soft, dusty lavender purple rather than a deep or strongly saturated purple.

Old Violet has a muted lavender character inspired by 18th-century interiors and ancient Rome.

Rodmell is a more complex dusty damson purple with deeper, atmospheric blue-purple tones.

Tyrian Plum is considerably darker and warmer, with a rich reddish-purple or aubergine character.

So, in simple terms:

Old Violet → dusty lavender purple
Rodmell → dusty damson purple
Tyrian Plum → deep reddish-purple / aubergine

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Old Violet?

Old Violet is a classic dusty lavender purple inspired by purple shades found in 18th-century interiors and ancient Rome.

Is Old Violet a light purple?

Old Violet is a muted lavender purple rather than a bright purple. Its dusty character gives it a softer and more understated appearance.

Is Old Violet Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. Old Violet is particularly suitable for vintage, traditional and decorative furniture, as well as furniture upcycling projects.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Old Violet?

Old Violet works particularly well with Old White, Paloma, Versailles and Emperor’s Silk.

Can Old Violet Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Once dry, Old Violet can be lightly sanded to create an aged or distressed appearance.

Can Old Violet be used with red?

Yes. Old Violet can be paired with red to create a more eclectic, Parisian-inspired look.

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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