Whistler Grey – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Annie Sloan Whistler Grey Chalk Paint is a warm, gentle grey inspired by the atmospheric paintings of 19th-century American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler. This versatile grey has a soft, welcoming appearance and works particularly well with lighter tones and pastel colours.

Whistler Grey sits between Paris Grey and Graphite in tone, making it a useful choice when you want a grey that is warmer and softer than a deep charcoal. It is particularly suited to vintage and traditional furniture, as well as furniture upcycling projects.

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Why Choose Whistler Grey Chalk Paint?

• Warm, gentle grey with a soft appearance
• Inspired by the paintings of James Abbott McNeill Whistler
• Sits between Paris Grey and Graphite in tone
• Works beautifully with lighter colours and pastels
• Ideal for vintage and traditional furniture
• Excellent for furniture upcycling projects
• Can be distressed to create an aged or characterful finish
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Whistler Grey works particularly well with colours including Louis Blue, Coolabah Green, Old White, Antoinette, Scandinavian Pink and Paprika Red.

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Whistler Grey Compared with Other Grey Chalk Paint Colours

• Whistler Grey is a warm, gentle grey that sits between Paris Grey and Graphite in tone.
• Whistler Grey is a softer, warmer grey that works particularly well with vintage furniture, lighter tones and pastels.
• Paris Grey is a softer, more neutral grey with a slightly cooler appearance.
• Graphite is a much deeper charcoal grey, making it a better choice when you want a bold, dramatic finish.

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How to Use Chalk Paint

Whistler Grey Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is a warm, gentle Grey tone. This colour was inspired by the beautifully atmospheric paintings of 19th century American-born artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Whistler Grey is an attractive, warm grey that complements lighter tones and pastels, sitting between Paris Grey and Graphite in terms of tone.

• 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 Whistler Grey Chalk Paint:

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Customer Examples using Whistler Grey Chalk Paint:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Whistler Grey?

Whistler Grey is a warm, gentle grey with a soft appearance. It sits between Paris Grey and Graphite in tone and works particularly well with lighter colours and pastels.

Is Whistler Grey a warm or cool grey?

Whistler Grey is a warm grey. Its softer appearance makes it particularly suitable for traditional, vintage and characterful furniture.

What colours go with Whistler Grey Chalk Paint?

Whistler Grey works well with lighter and pastel shades, including Louis Blue, Coolabah Green, Old White, Antoinette and Scandinavian Pink. It can also be paired with stronger colours such as Paprika Red.

Is Whistler Grey good for painting furniture?

Yes. Whistler Grey is particularly well suited to vintage furniture and furniture upcycling projects. It can be used on its own or distressed to create an aged finish.

How much does 1 litre of Whistler Grey Chalk Paint cover?

One litre of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint covers approximately 13 square metre, although actual coverage depends on the surface and how the paint is applied.

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