Old White - Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Old White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Old White is the colour of traditional chalk and gesso — a soft, cool off‑white with just a touch of cream and a whisper of grey. It’s one of the most versatile whites in the Annie Sloan palette and also one of the most popular. Gentle, timeless, and beautifully balanced, Old White works with absolutely everything.

How Old White Works in Real Homes

Because it sits between warm and cool, Old White pairs effortlessly with almost any colour scheme. It doesn’t create the harsh contrast that Pure White can, making it ideal for softer, more natural interiors. It’s also the perfect white for vintage, French, farmhouse, and classic European looks.

Old White is also the go‑to choice for lightening other Chalk Paint® colours. It softens and lightens without bleaching, helping you create custom tones that stay true to the original hue.

For a quintessential French look, paint Old White over Paris Grey. Add water to create a whitewash that beautifully reveals wood grain and texture.

Creative Ways to Use Old White

Old White is a dream for layering, dry brushing, and creating aged finishes. It’s perfect for furniture, cabinetry, decorative mouldings, and pieces that need a soft, authentic, time‑worn feel. Dark Wax gives it a vintage patina, while Black Wax adds gentle shadowing that enhances carved details and depth.

It’s one of those colours that’s always worth having in your collection — endlessly useful, always elegant, and consistently reliable.

Pairs Perfectly With

Warm & Cool Neutrals

• Paris Grey — classic French styling
• French Linen — soft and earthy
• Country Grey — calm and balanced

For Lightening Colours

• Mix with any Chalk Paint® shade to soften without bleaching
• Ideal for creating custom pastels and muted tones

For Vintage & Aged Finishes

• Dark Wax — warm antique patina
• Black Wax — soft shadowing and depth

For Soft, Natural Interiors

• Wood grain — beautiful whitewash effects
• Linen, stone, and natural textures