colour guide
what’s poible?
At Crown, we believe that every pot of paint is brimming with potential.
And we want to put that in the hands of everyone. Because with paint,
you can change a room, change a mood, even change a life.
That's why we want to inspire people to paint their world better, braver and
beautifuller (yes that's not a word, but this is paint, you can do anything).
We know what a positive difference we can make to people and our planet,
so we'll keep pushing what's possible.
Now and always,
everyone paint
their own
poible
city break
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion
we help
our biggest colour collection
see the highlights of our colour palette
and explore our trend colours
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06
08
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22
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easyclean
®
tough, washable and multi surface,
for the busiest rooms in your home
Crafted™ by Crown
an exceptional collection of classic shades
and distinctive finishes for walls and woodwork
ELLE Decoration by Crown
statement colours and endless protection
in a flat matt finish for walls and woodwork
latest colour insights
this season's hottest colour
trends and influences
colour that's kinder
pushing what's possible
with our paint
meet our new
wood & metal range
introducing our new and
improved range of primers and
wood and metal paints.
walls & ceilings
vegan verified matt and silk emulsion
with our unique breatheasy
®
formulation
choosing product
our helpful guide to find the perfect
product for your decorating project
Cover image | collage™ Crafted™ by Crown
luxurious flat matt finish
See pages 40 - 41 for product info
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meet our
walls & ceilings
range
Our walls & ceilings
collection delivers our most
popular formulation in 80
stunning colours, perfect
for any room.
The fun look and feel
embodies everything
Crown stands for,
brimming with personality
and potential to help you
paint your own possible.
colour
that's
kinder
We know what a positive difference we can
make to people and our planet, so we’re
pushing what’s possible with our paint.
See pages 6 - 13 for product info, inspiration and colours
Packaging made using
recycled plastic
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You'll be spoilt for choice with our biggest selection of stunning shades, perfect
for transforming your home. Our trend colours have been curated by our team of
colour specialists to help you stay ahead of the curve and be the envy of your friends,
neighbours, and - of course - the mother-in-law!
beautiful
colours
our colour
collection
biggest
80
saddle stitch
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion - trend colour
light fern
®
botany bay
®
endeavour
®
country
farmhouse
®
ruby chocolate
®
overjoyed
®
saddle stitch
®
winter cherry
®
Look out for the trend colour
badge on our walls & ceilings
colour collection.
Pages 12-13
trend
colours
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was & ceilings
matt & silk emulsion
endeavour
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion - trend colour
• thick & creamy
• goes on easily
• covers beautifully
colour that's kinder
Using carefully selected Vegan Verified
ingredients, Crown's unique breatheasy
®
99% solvent free formulation offers
you the confidence to decorate your
home safely. Limiting exposure to
airborne triggers of asthma and allergy,
it helps create a healthier space for your
whole family. And we're pushing what's
possible even further with packaging
made using recycled plastic.
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change a room,
change a
md
ruby chocolate
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion - trend colour
fairy dust
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion
botanical extract
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion
A simple change of colour is often all that's needed to
completely transform the look and feel of a space.
Anchor a room with dark, rich hues to provide a cocooning
space: a perfect retreat away from a busy world, or use light
tones to create a calming space with a clean, light, airy feel.
Whether you want a bold, colour drenched room or you
prefer the simplicity of light, muted shades - anything is
possible with colour.
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colour
hello
We make every effort to ensure perfect colour reproduction but owing to printing limitations the colours may not match exactly.
greys_______________________greenscreams bluespinkswhites neutrals____________________ yellows
fresh coconut
®
S
chalky white
S
milk white
S
sail white
®
S
canvas white
®
cream white
S
beige white
soft linen
S
ivory cream
S
antique cream
S
magnolia
S
soft cream
S
botanical extract
®
mellow sage
S
light fern
®
botany bay
®
endeavour
®
sunrise
S
happy daze
®
S
pale gold
egyptian sand
®
old gold
mustard jar
®
S
overjoyed
®
saddle stitch
®
crème de la rose
®
pashmina
®
S
fairy dust
®
S
le petit palais
®
powdered clay
®
always orchid
®
rhubarb rose
®
heartsoul
®
winter cherry
®
moonlight bay
®
day dreamer
®
powder blue
S
stepping stone
®
duck egg
S
teal
palm springs
®
peek-a-boo blue
®
runaway
®
midnight navy
®
toasted almond
®
S
clay white
®
S
quiet time
®
figment
®
We make every effort to ensure perfect colour reproduction but owing to printing limitations the colours may not match exactly.
product key
matt emulsion
modern matt
finish.
silk emulsion
gentle soft
sheen finish.
thick & creamy | goes on easily | covers beautifully
colour that's kinder - breatheasy
®
and vegan verified
walls & ceilings matt & silk emulsion
tester pot
40ml colour
tester to try
your colours out.
raspberry souffle
®
organic cloth
®
soft touch
®
mulberry mist
®
hare
®
vintage crush
®
spring heather
®
country
farmhouse
®
ruby chocolate
®
snowfall
®
S
white pepper
®
linen blend
®
S
wheatgrass
S
east village
®
picnic basket
®
dash of nutmeg
®
spotlight
®
S
taffeta
®
pacific oyster
®
cloud burst
®
S
neighbourhood
®
blue gravel
®
S
city break
®
S
aftershow
®
S
seldom seen
®
S
early dawn
®
salt spray
®
S
grey putty
®
S
warm winter
®
granite dust
®
S
revolution
®
rebel
all our featured colours
are available in a matt
finish
S - also available in a
silk finish
trend colour
Our trend colours are carefully curated by our expert team
of specialists and designers who have colour at the heart
of everything they do. These specially selected shades will
bring a contemporary, on-trend look to your home.
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Our multi-surface easyclean
®
range has a wipe clean
formulation perfect for
the busy rooms in your home.
It's independently tested to be
200 times tougher than
standard matt emulsion.
*
• best for toughness
• for walls, ceilings, wood and metal
• hard-working formulations for
kitchens and bathrooms
98% of Mumsnet
testers would
recommend
easyclean
®
matt emulsion
*easyclean
®
matt emulsion tested by PRA World Ltd. coatings experts
keep it
clean
dash of nutmeg
®
easyclean
®
matt emulsion
mustard jar
®
easyclean
®
matt emulsion
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Keeping your kitchen looking pristine can be hard work.
Protect your walls from stains, spills and splashes with our
easyclean
®
kitchen matt emulsion, specially formulated with
greaseguard+ technology to be moisture and stain resistant.
The perfect choice for a busy kitchen.
the perfect
recipe
powdered clay
®
easyclean
®
kitchen matt emulsion
simply duck egg
®
easyclean
®
kitchen matt emulsion
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There's no need to worry about toothpaste
splashes, soap marks or mould with our
easyclean
®
bathroom emulsion.
Formulated with mouldguard+ technology,
it is resistant to steam and condensation, so
your bathroom will stay looking clean
and fresh for longer.
midnight navy
®
easyclean
®
bathroom mid sheen emulsion
clay white
®
easyclean
®
bathroom mid sheen emulsion
time to
relax
1918
antique cream
E
ivory cream
E
soft linen
E
almond cream
®
K
snowfall
®
E
dash of nutmeg
®
E
sunrise
E
mustard jar
®
E
K
botanical extract
®
E
soft lime
E
spice rack
®
K
mellow sage
E
emerald vision
®
K
moonlight bay
®
E
platinum
B
marble top
®
K
soft duck egg
B
simply duck egg
K
duck egg
E
teal
E
K
B
runaway
®
K
B
midnight navy
®
E
B
pure brilliant white
sail white
®
E
clay white
®
E
B
milk white
E
B
milk bottle
®
K
chalky white
E
E
K
B
easy
take it
greens blues
powdered clay
®
E
K
B
crème de la rose
®
E
pashmina
®
B
pinks
soft steel
®
B
splash of pepper
®
K
spotlight
®
E
cloud burst
®
E
blue gravel
®
E
B
tin bath
®
B
aftershow
®
E
K
B
rebel
E
B
seldom seen
®
E
sugar bowl
®
K
smoked glass
®
E
linen cupboard
®
B
grey putty
®
E
K
granite dust
®
E
city break
®
E
K
greys ______________________whites creams neutrals yellows
We make every effort to ensure perfect colour reproduction but owing to printing limitations the colours may not match exactly.
product key
easyclean
®
tough and washable
multi surface emulsion
hard-working formulations
for walls, ceilings, wood
and metal.
matt emulsion
best for toughness,
perfect for all busy
rooms in your home.
kitchen matt emulsion
greaseguard
+
technology, moisture
and stain resistant.
bathroom mid sheen
emulsion
mouldguard
+
technology, condensation
and steam resistant.
tester pot
40ml
colour tester
to try your
colours out.
E - easyclean
®
matt
K - easyclean
®
kitchen
B - easyclean
®
bathroom
Need your paint to stand up to the
stresses and strains of daily life?
With plenty of shades to choose from,
our tough and washable easyclean
®
range is as colourful as it is practical.
wheatgrass
E
B
afternoon tea
®
K
fairy dust
®
E
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crafted to feel
amazing
Classic artisanal shades meet stylish
textures in this exceptional collection
of decorative paints, which have been
expertly curated to let you add more than
just colour to your room.
These classic and timeless hues, available
in three unique finishes, add a touch of
luxury and decadence to any space.
clay like Crafted™ by Crown luxurious flat matt finish
indulgence
®
Crafted™ by Crown luxurious flat matt finish
Our rich and creamy
Luxurious Flat Matt finish
glides effortlessly onto walls,
ceilings and wood to create a
seamless look that feels soft
and warm to the touch.
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fawn Crafted™ by Crown suede textured finish
The Suede Textured finish
from our Crafted™ by Crown
collection gives walls
a unique subtle textured
effect, achieved using
natural ground olive stones.
fl
the difference
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leatherbound
®
Crafted™ by Crown luxurious flat matt finish
millionaire
®
Crafted™ by Crown lustrous metallic finish
shier
and shine
With an understated
shimmering effect, the
Lustrous Metallic finish
from our Crafted™ by
Crown collection can be
used to create a striking
feature wall or add a
touch of luxury to wood.
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cotton cloth
®
gallery wall
®
writing paper
®
best china
®
collector's white
woven calico
®
new chapter
®
recipe book
®
clay like
reframed
®
market day
®
drawing board
®
potted history
®
sewing bee
rustic twine
®
yarn
®
quiet space
®
softly does it
®
music box
®
cross stitch
®
one of a kind
made with love
ceramic kiln
®
leatherbound
®
sketch pad
®
soft scribbles
®
clean slate
®
needles & pins
®
memory lane
®
quarried stone
®
calligraphy
®
work of art
®
watermark
®
blue glaze
®
scrapbook
®
curiosity
®
feeling free
®
indulgence
®
abstract art
®
printworks
®
poetry
®
sow good
®
craft fair
®
family tree
®
ivy grey
®
collage
®
button box
®
genuine
®
entice
®
striking
copper
millionaire
®
rose gold
sophistication
®
pewter
granite top
®
fawn
taupe
chocolate
soft grey
mid grey
dark grey
product key
Crafted™ by Crown
in three distinctive
and tactile finishes.
luxurious flat matt
rich and creamy, glides
on effortlessly for a soft
flawless finish, for interior
walls and wood.
suede textured finish
incorporates ground olive
stones to create a soft,
natural brushed effect,
for interior walls.
lustrous metallic finish
the look of shimmering
metal for interior feature
walls and wood.
real paint swatches
available for each of the
Crafted™ by Crown colour
families and finishes.
We make every effort to ensure perfect colour reproduction but owing to printing limitations the colours may not match exactly.
whites neutrals pinks greys blues greens metallic suede
craed
lovingly
Real Paint Swatches are available for each of the
Crafted™ by Crown colours and finishes. Use on
any wall in any room - no mess, no fuss. They’re
handy for creating colour schemes when selecting
fabrics and accessories.
Plus they’re fully recyclable.
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tailored No. 451 ELLE Decoration by Crown
statement
colours
Combining 200 years of British colour
heritage with a world-leading eye for
sophisticated interior design.
ELLE Decoration by Crown offers
statement colours and endless
protection in a perfect flat matt finish
for walls and woodwork.
pure & simple™
No. 601 ELLE Decoration by Crown
3130
enchanted ivy™
No. 362 ELLE Decoration by Crown
white feather™
No. 604 ELLE Decoration by Crown
high
fashion
ELLE Decoration by Crown has been specially
developed by colour and interior design experts to
provide a stunning and diverse colour palette for
those who set their own trends.
“ELLE Decoration and Crown share a passion for
innovation - pushing boundaries to shape and define
the trends, instead of following them - as well as a
commitment to premium, high-quality products.
Selected for their sophistication, these paint shades will
allow people to display their personal style at home.”
Ben Spriggs
Editor, ELLE Decoration UK
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soft alabaster™
No. 104
sidewalk
No. 111
bare concrete
No. 132
sculpture™
No. 147
rock solid
No. 173
absolute granite™
No. 189
light breeze™
No. 201
wave after wave™
No. 212
open water™
No. 217
movement™
No. 242
into the blue™
No. 251
immersed™
No. 275
crystallised™
No. 109
pure minerals™
No. 124
crushed moonstone™
No. 141
stoneware
No. 162
roof top™
No. 181
black glass™
No. 194
revival™
No. 302
silver sage
No. 311
trailing plant™
No. 323
exotic
No. 342
enchanted ivy™
No. 362
botanical noir™
No. 374
white grass™
No. 305
organic™
No. 317
earth balance
®
No. 328
mustard field™
No. 345
go green™
No. 368
forest vista™
No. 392
stitch in time™
No. 402
satin lining™
No. 415
personal touch
No. 429
velvetine™
No. 442
colourfast™
No. 457
pigment
No. 472
translucent™
No. 502
delicate touch™
No. 511
matted off™
No. 517
natural look™
No. 531
blended™
No. 545
refined
No. 565
hand crafted
No. 404
tapestry thread™
No. 418
weaved™
No. 438
tailored
No. 451
cushion craze™
No. 468
tufted kilim™
No. 492
fine porcelain™
No. 506
highlight
No. 514
flawless
No. 527
raw beauty™
No. 539
powder brush™
No. 557
delicately dark™
No. 568
pure & simple™
No. 601
white feather™
No. 604
angelic™
No. 606
so gentle™
No. 611
heart felt™
No. 621
nestled™
No. 625
obsidian ___________________ drift ________ botanical __________________ crafted ____________________ powder ___________________ feather _____
style &
sophistication
We make every effort to ensure perfect colour reproduction but owing to printing limitations the colours may not match exactly.
product key
tester pot
Large 125ml colour tester to
help you choose your colours
with confidence.
ELLE Decoration by Crown
Statement colours and endless protection in a perfect
flat matt finish for walls and woodwork.
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“This palette provides a
quietly beautiful backdrop,
creating a space that is
inviting and restorative to our
senses. Colours are gentle
and neutral to harmonise
within a quiet and
well-balanced space”
Justyna Korczynska
Crown Colour Insights
Panellist
soft cream walls & ceilings matt emulsion
saddle stitch
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion - trend colour
le petit palais
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion
collage
®
Crafted™ by Crown luxurious flat matt finish
day dreamer
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion
overjoyed
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion - trend colour
quiet
create a space
joy
bring in the
COLOUR INSIGHTS COLOUR INSIGHTS
east village
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion
antique cream walls & ceilings matt emulsion
“Have fun and experiment
with the playful palette of our
candy-coloured sweet shop
shades. Use every surface
of a room, zone areas and
add structure to make your
own vision come alive with
bold, wide stripes that bring
energy and vibrancy.”
Lisa Miller
Crown Colour Insights
Panellist
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TOUGH & WASHABLE UNIQUE FINISH
easyclean
®
kitchen
washable
emulsion
ideal for
kitchen walls,
wood and metal
see pages 14 - 21
easyclean
®
bathroom
washable
emulsion
ideal for
bathroom walls,
wood and metal
see pages 14 - 21
ELLE
Decoration
by Crown
high fashion
colours for walls
and woodwork
see pages 30 - 35
Crafted™
by Crown
luxurious
flat matt
timeless shades
for walls and
woodwork
see pages 22 - 29
Crafted™
by Crown
suede
textured
great for adding
texture to your
statement walls
see page 22 - 29
Crafted™
by Crown
lustrous
metallic
great for
statement walls
and features
see page 22 - 29
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓ ✓ ✓
COLOUR THAT'S KINDER
walls &
ceilings
matt
emulsion
great for
bedrooms
& living rooms
see pages 4 - 13
walls &
ceilings
silk
emulsion
great for
bedrooms
& living rooms
see pages 4 - 13
easyclean
®
tough and
washable
emulsion
great for busy
and hard-working
rooms
see pages 14 - 21
AREA
walls & ceilings
✓ ✓ ✓
woodwork
✓
metal
✓
kitchen
bathroom
PROPERTIES
tough & washable
✓
breatheasy
®
✓ ✓ ✓
vegan verified
✓ ✓
FINISH
matt finish
✓ ✓
silk finish
✓
mid sheen finish
unique finish
choosing paint - emulsion
Use this guide to find
the right paint for
every project.
No matter the task and
whatever the room,
Crown has the paint for you.
With an extensive palette
of colours across multiple
ranges, from tough and
washable formulations to
unique textures, you'll find
your perfect paint.
Try out shades
in your home.
Choose colour with
confidence with our
testers or explore our
eco-friendly
Real Paint Swatches for
100% accurate colour
sampling that can be
moved from wall to wall
with no mess or fuss.
Scan to order
your Real Paint
Swatches now!
For more information visit
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MID SHINE LOW SHINE PREPARATION
quick dry
satin
choose
convenience,
touch dry
in 1 hour
one coat
satin
save time
and effort,
covers in
one coat
quick dry
eggshell
choose
convenience,
touch dry
in 1 hour
wood & MDF
primer
& undercoat
prepare bare
wood and MDF,
touch dry
in 1 hour
multi-
surface
primer
& undercoat
prepare surfaces
and block
stubborn stains,
touch dry in
30 minutes
walls &
ceilings stain
block primer
block stains
on walls
and ceilings
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
HIGH SHINE
quick dry
gloss
choose
convenience,
touch dry
in 1 hour
one coat
gloss
save time
and effort,
covers in
one coat
non drip
gloss
avoid drips
and mess,
easy to apply
AREA
interior & exterior
✓ ✓ ✓
interior only
PURPOSE
wood, metal &
PVCu
✓ ✓ ✓
wood & MDF
✓ ✓ ✓
multi-surface
walls & ceilings
PROPERTIES
quick drying
✓
easy to apply
✓ ✓ ✓
self-undercoating
✓
water based
✓
breatheasy
®
✓
vegan verified
✓
stain block
technology
choosing primers and wood & metal paint
The finishing
touches make
all the difference.
Paint your interior doors,
skirting boards and banisters
or bring new life to exterior
railings, doors and window
frames, all in a tough and
durable finish.
Use this guide to find the
right paint for every project.
Colour availability:
pure brilliant white
available in quick dry
gloss/satin/eggshell,
one coat gloss/satin,
non drip gloss
anthracite
available in
quick dry gloss/satin
jet black
available in
quick dry gloss/satin
quick dry gloss/satin/eggshell are:
Keep an eye out for our
handy product icons in
store to help find the
perfect paint
for your needs:
Quick Dry
One Coat
Non Drip
4140
exterior projects
Rain resistant? Yes.
Sun resistant? Yep.
Dirt resistant? You betcha.
More rain resistant?
Well yeah, this is the UK.
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Use our Real Paint
Swatches to select your
perfect colour. You can
take the samples with you
when you’re shopping for
furniture and accessories
or create colour schemes
for your rooms.
They're also completely
recyclable, making
them better for the
environment too.
get inspired
Do you have a colour scheme in mind?
Is there a shade that makes you feel great?
Whatever your inspiration, we'll help you
find the right colours for your home.
With over 200 shades, grouped in
easy-to-follow colour families, you're
guaranteed to find the perfect scheme
for you.
check out our colour charts
try your colours out
1
2
3
choosing
colour
Our Real Paint Swatches and tester pots
are the perfect way to choose your colours
with confidence. Use them at home
at various times of day and in different
lighting to help you find a colour you'll love
from morning 'til night.
Order your Real Paint Swatches online at
crownpaints.co.uk
botanical extract
®
walls & ceilings matt emulsion
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recycled plastic content and our Real Paint
Swatches are fully recyclable
• We’re recycling more paint and packaging than ever
before via our Can Back and Kick Out the Can schemes
• We collect and repurpose leftover paint to support
community projects across the UK
• We're proud of our heritage and are committed to
brightening up UK one colourful mural at a time
Want to know more? Head over to crownpaints.co.uk