Oxford Navy – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Annie Sloan Oxford Navy Chalk Paint is an inky, traditional navy blue inspired by the rich blue of fountain pen ink, academic insignia and indigo pigment used in traditional Indian block printing. It is a deep, sophisticated colour that makes a strong statement on painted furniture.

Oxford Navy is particularly effective when you want a classic navy blue furniture paint with plenty of depth. It works beautifully on traditional and vintage furniture, while also giving contemporary pieces a bold, sophisticated finish.

Why Choose Oxford Navy Chalk Paint?

• Inky, traditional navy blue
• Inspired by fountain pen ink and indigo pigment
• Ideal for statement furniture
• Excellent for furniture painting and upcycling
• Works particularly well with white and neutral shades
• Suitable for traditional, vintage and contemporary furniture
• Creates a sophisticated, dramatic finish
• Can be distressed for an aged appearance
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Oxford Navy is a particularly good choice if you’re looking for a deep navy furniture paint rather than a brighter or softer 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 Oxford Navy

Oxford Navy works particularly well with Original, Paris Grey, French Linen, Arles and Olive. These combinations can create anything from a classic, traditional colour scheme to a more relaxed and contemporary look.

Original creates a strong warm-white contrast, while Paris Grey and French Linen produce a softer, more understated combination. Arles and Olive introduce warmer tones that work particularly well alongside the depth of Oxford Navy.

French Linen

Paris Grey

Original

Antoinette

Arles

Emperors Silk

Customer Examples using Oxford Navy Chalk Paint:

Chalk Painted piece in Oxford Navy

Oxford Navy painted Living Room

Kitchen cupboard in Oxford Navy Paint

Oxford Navy Annie Sloan Furniture

Oxford Navy Compared with Other Annie Sloan Blue Colours

Oxford Navy is the colour to choose when you want a deep, traditional navy blue.

Oxford Navy is an inky, traditional navy blue with strong indigo influences. It has a classic and sophisticated character.

Napoleonic Blue is a rich deep cobalt blue and is more vivid and colourful than Oxford Navy.

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

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

Louis Blue is much lighter, with a soft pastel appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Oxford Navy?

Oxford Navy is an inky, traditional navy blue inspired by fountain pen ink, academic insignia and rich indigo pigment.

Is Oxford Navy a dark blue?

Yes. Oxford Navy is a deep, dark navy blue with an inky appearance, making it particularly effective for statement furniture.

Is Oxford Navy Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. It is an excellent choice for furniture painting and upcycling, particularly when you want a classic or sophisticated dark blue finish.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Oxford Navy?

Annie Sloan recommends Original, Paris Grey, French Linen, Arles and Olive with Oxford Navy.

Is Oxford Navy good for traditional furniture?

Yes. Its traditional navy colouring works particularly well on classic, vintage and traditional furniture, although it can also create a striking contemporary finish.

Can Oxford Navy Chalk Paint be distressed?

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

Is Oxford Navy darker than Napoleonic Blue?

Oxford Navy has a more traditional, inky navy character, while Napoleonic Blue is a more vivid deep cobalt blue. They are both dark blues but create noticeably different finishes.

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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