This colour has been archived, please visit the ‘Archived Colours’ page for more information HERE
It would seem that Black became a decorating colour when we started to use it for chimney backs and some woodwork in the 17th century. It was originally based on carbon from burning oils but mention of the modern way to mix it using carbon came in Tingry’s manual in the 1830s and I have christened our oil-free natural version accordingly. At Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, we declare all our ingredients, Tingry is made up of carbon black, white, blue and earth pigment, to give a ‘near’ black for a dark sophisticated look when applied to walls or woodwork.
We strongly advise ordering a sample pot of this colour before committing to a paint tin as the light can greatly affect this dark grey/blue colour.
Historical Reference: this colour originated in the Victorian period and has been used ever since.
Colours can vary between screens, we recommend trying a Sample Pot or A5 Colour Card before buying.
£1.50 – £114.00Price range: £1.50 through £114.00
We offer all our colours in 3 unrivalled finishes which are all easy to apply, durable, breathable and toxin-free.
Our Emulsion has a soft, matt finish with 2% sheen, perfect for your walls and ceilings. It has great coverage and can be applied evenly in just 2 coats. Works flawlessly over new, primed plaster. Sold in 2.5 and 5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Eggshell has a satin finish with 20% sheen so still has a softness to it. Perfect for woodwork and metalwork this finish is easy to apply. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Gloss is our highest satin product with an 80% sheen. This product is perfect for interior and exterior woodwork and metalwork with a durable finish. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Brush up on your painting skills by watching our handy ‘How To’ tutorials and to make sure you are ready to get painting shop our preparatory products.
We have spent years perfecting our pioneering plant-based paints and we are proud of the product we have created using gentle chemistry and a lot of dedication to making a more sustainable paint! We believe we are pioneers in creating natural paints using plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemical derived products.
Unlike many other paint brands, what’s in our tins is on our tins! We declare all of our ingredients, read our full list of ingredients and learn more about how our paint is made.
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Returns
As each paint order is freshly mixed to order, we’re unable to accept returns on paint products. Returns are accepted on preparatory products. Please refer to our T&Cs for full details.
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Tonal palette
Make up your colour moodboarduse fabrics and furnishings in these colours to get the look
I was just walking around my house thinking how fortunate I was to find your paint! It’s nine months since I began my renovation project and every day I’m so glad I chose these lovely colours! I have some regrets about other aspects of my project but not this
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The ‘Brick’ is so correct and elegant with that art…per usual the clarity of your natural paints colours showcase both fine and decorative arts to advantage
Thank you for your wonderful paint. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am. Your Rose Tinted White is the most beguiling of colours – in fact I’d say it’s more of a mood than a colour! It’s warm soft,feminine without being sugary and the paint has a wonderful earthy, breathing quality which is magical.
I just love the colours and it has really helped to see them in the flesh
Choose between our new A5 painted colour swatches or a 60ml sample pot of our high-quality emulsion. Learn more about our samples.
We have created this calculator to help you estimate the amount of paint you will need for your project. Please note that this is only an estimate, based on normal surfaces with two coats of paint.
Please check our practical painting advice - if you are painting onto a very absorbent surface, you may need more paint, and for best results, you may need to prime your surfaces.
If you end up with any leftover paint, get inspired with ways to use any excess paint - it's even compostable!
What are you painting?
Our natural matt emulsion is perfect for interior walls and ceilings.
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This estimate is based on two coats of paint and the dimensions of your room, minus the space taken by average doors and windows.
For this area, we suggest would be adequate.
Our water based eggshell or gloss is ideal for woodwork or metalwork.
This estimate is based on two coats of paint and the skirting and the doors/windows you told us about. 1 litre should cover 2-3 doors or 20m of skirting.
