Colorways: English Yellow

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While we are on Green.....

This color wheel features 6 of the custom colors made when Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ Antibes Green is mixed with varying amounts of English Yellow and varying amounts of Arles. Also represented are variations of each of these custom colors when mixed with different amounts of Pure White.

So how is this helpful? Many of my clients are more familiar with paints made by other manufacturers, Martha Stewart, Sherwin Williams, Farrow & Ball but especially Benjamin Moore. They will bring me a color swatch from Benjamin Moore and ask me to paint a piece of furniture that color.

Although I think Benjamin Moore is an excellent paint for walls, I don't like using latex on furniture( I will explore that in another post). My client doesn't usually care about the brand as much as the color, in this case Wales Green. In order to use Chalk PaintⒸ, I must be able to match the color my client has chosen. This is where the color cards of custom colors are very helpful, because it gives you a good place to start. Mixing Antibes Green and English Yellow and then adding some white will get you very close to "Wales Green". It does take some trial and error, and some fine tuning, but the more you do it the easier it gets. If it is very important to match the color exactly, I will pick up a sample of the Benjamin Moore paint just to be sure. In the end, mixing my own color to match, allows me to use my paint of choice. Usually for furniture it is Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ.

A Slice of Lime

An old sideboard painted with Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ in a custom mixed Lime Green.

Bold and Bright

Shades of Old Violet

I have been working on color studies of shades of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Shades are made by mixing varying amounts of black, or in this case Graphite, with any color. This is one of the ideas I have been considering for an old dresser using shades of Old Violet. When mixing Graphite to make shades it is important to remember that it is not a true black. Rather it is a dark charcoal, with strong blue undertones. Any shades will become slightly more blue in addition to becoming darker. Notice how green Arles and English Yellow become as increasing amounts of Graphite are added. It is not necessarily a negative, just something to keep in mind.

Violets and Daffodils

To achieve shiny lacquer finish with Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ use a high gloss polyurethane spray instead of wax.

A Bright Spot in Your Day

Count on Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ in English Yellow to add sunshine and warmth to your room. The Country Grey and Cream accents, with Pure White highlights, are a refreshing combination with an English Yellow base. Simple and easy.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Green Custom Color Swatches

Here is a new page in my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Color Swatch Book. It combines the color cards for the additional green colors you can mix, by using Antibes Green + English Yellow, Antibes Green+ Arles and Florence + English Yellow, and Florence + Arles. It also shows the results when these new custom colors are blended with varying amounts of Pure White to make tints.

I physically mixed these colors and scanned them into my computer from my project and color journals. The colors are accurate, as much as they can be. Remember, however, actual paint samples look different than those on a computer display. The names for these additional green colors are mine and not official Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors, although I did use ASCP to create them. The numbers on each color card represent the equal proportion of each color to the other. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® You can find more color studies by clicking on the Tools tab or referring to my posts ASCP Colors + Tints and ASCP Colors + Shades.

I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com

P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!

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Pine Ombre Cabinet

This pine cabinet is for toy storage in a children's playroom. It was purposefully painted to have a very distressed, chippy finish, with a fun ombre color effect. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is definitely the way to go on a piece that will have heavy use, wear and tear. It is also a great example of expanding your range of green.

I have a few more green color studies to share These focus on mixing Florence with English Yellow, and Florence with Arles.

It is helpful to have a comparison of the difference of green when using English Yellow as opposed to Arles. There is a typo in the last sample card. The correct proportion should read 1 part Florence to 2 parts English Yellow.

Color Studies/Green/Lime Green

I 've been working on some color studies lately to expand my range of greens. One of my clients is wanting a lime green for a project, similar to the green in the photo above. A strong and powerful pop of color. More on the actual project later. For now I am working on establishing a sample of the range of green shown on the planters.

This is a theoretical representation of the range of Lime Greens I'm looking for. My next step will be to try mixing actual paint samples to make this green.

These color cards show the results of mixing Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Antibes Green and English Yellow in varying proportions, 1:1, 2:1, and 1:2. I like to keep a record when I mix colors so I can refer to them on later projects. Next I will mix Antibes Green with Arles for a comparison and sharing those tomorrow.

Mixing standard colors in different amounts and combinations is a great way to create a diverse and unique color palette. To see some the custom colors you can make from Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, see my posts, Mixing for Green, Mixing for Purple, and Mixing for Orange.

Not So Simple

I love these old vintage chests that show traces of former incarnations in their paint colors. You know at some point it had been solidly painted all of the colors above and probably more. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in these colors and the tints shown below will create a similar finish.

Usually I layer the colors, purposely leaving gaps, to create a look of wear. Another technique I use is to dip one side of my brush in one color and the other side in a different color. Laying your paint on in this way results in areas where the colors are separate, but also where the paint mixes and becomes a third color, increasing depth and texture.

To match the colors on this piece you will have to play a bit combining Pure White, with the Greek Blue, the Henrietta, and the English Yellow in approximatly equal parts or 1:1. Being exact is not important, and you may end up with more or less white in your color combinations. If you don't have Pure White you can use Old White, although your tints will be slightly different. The character of a vintage piece is enhanced by these variations and imperfections. Part of its charm is knowing it was painted by hand.

Mixing Yellow + Red + Blue

My last few posts have been about mixing English Yellow, Emperor's Silk and Napoleonic Blue, 2 at a time to make additional colors.You can also add Pure White in varying amounts to further extend your range of colors.This next chart will show my results of mixing all 3 colors together.

These variations are more muddied and organic than when only 2 colors are mixed. Here are few additional suggestions when mixing your own colors.

Start with the lightest color and add the stronger color to it. Emperor's Silk will easily become dominant to just about any other Chalk Paint color. It's best to add in small amounts, until you are satisfied. This helps avoid too much of a color.

Mix 2 colors thoroughly before adding a third color.

Start with small measurements and keep a record of your results. You can always make

more as long as you know the quantities. Best to make only the amount you will use.

Keep any extra paint in a securely closed container. I use Mason Jars, but you also can use plastic as long as it has a tight seal. There is a shelf life to Chalk Paint and I like to prolong it. Although you can add water if it becomes too thick, once it dries out completely there is little you can do. Never let it freeze- I store all my paints inside, not just Chalk Paint.

If you are considering painting one of your favorite pieces in a mix of English Yellow, Emperor's Silk, and Napoleonic Blue, here are some Pinterest photos to inspire you.

Mixing for Green

Mixing for green can be a little difficult. Blue and Yellow can theoretically mixed to make green, but the green that is the result of blending English Yellow and Napoleonic Blue will not be a clear deep green. It will be more muted and grayed. The chart below offers a concise record of the results.

I followed the same procedure as with red/blue and red/yellow. The middle column shows the results of adding pure white to the yellow/blue mix to create tints. At the bottom of the chart are actual Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors for comparison. Note that it is possible to come fairly close to being able to mix your own version of Versailles, Cream, Old Ochre, and surprisingly Aubusson Blue. Country Grey and Duck Egg Blue do not match as well.

And no mixture will create the clear Antibes Green, teal Florence, or deep, dark Olive.

But mixing will create a range of yellow/greens and greyed blue/greens that will increase the colors available to you in Chalk Paint. Also adding a Florence or Antibes Green to the basic red/yellow/blue will give you an enhanced color palette of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

Here are some inspirational photos found on Pinterest for ways to use the custom mixed greens made by mixing English Yellow, Napoleonic Blue, and Pure White.