High-end Paint · HE-08

Pale Stone

A barely-there pale that holds its character even on a north wall. We see Pale Stone specified most often for ensuites and scullery and pantry walls. Works alongside polished concrete, mirror, smoked glass and chrome ironmongery. Within the High-end Paint range, Pale Stone carries an undertone that doesn't pick a side and white-grey undertones — clean and quiet in overall character. Borrows its character from Scandinavian interiors and re-reads them in a modern context.

Where Pale Stone works

Best used in bathroom, kitchen

Clean and quiet reads its best where the light is soft and consistent. Below are the rooms we've installed this shade in most often.

  • family bathrooms
  • scullery and pantry walls
  • home offices and studies
  • north-aspect bathrooms and bedrooms
Pairs with

Shades that sit beside Pale Stone

Picked by family, warmth and tonal proximity within the same range.

Technical

How Pale Stone is applied

Pale Stone uses the standard High-end Paint build. The technical specification is the same across colour — only the pigment changes.

Sheen options
dead-matt · soft eggshell · low-sheen satin
Coverage
Around 10–12 m²/L on a primed wall, two coats.
Substrates
primed plaster, lining paper, skimmed plasterboard, previously painted walls in sound condition
Sealer
No sealer required — the topcoat is the finish.
Cleaning
Wipe with a damp microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges on matt sheens.
FAQs about Pale Stone

Questions clients ask about this shade

Does Pale Stone hold up in north-facing rooms?+

Yes — Pale Stone carries enough tonal weight that it doesn't go flat or grey in cool daylight. The white-grey undertone is what stops it bleaching out.

What sheen options come in Pale Stone?+

Pale Stone is tinted into your choice of dead-matt, soft eggshell or low-sheen satin. For rooms with high handling — hallways, kitchens — we'd usually recommend eggshell.

What does Pale Stone pair with from your range?+

We most often pair Pale Stone with the three closest shades in its family — see the pairings panel below. Beyond that, sits well with grey-washed oak, brushed nickel and unpolished stone.