Chalk
A barely-there pale that holds its character even on a north wall. We see Chalk specified most often for dressing rooms and snugs and reading rooms. Pairs naturally with rattan, jute, warm timbers and bouclé. Chalk sits in our Natural Limewash range with an undertone with heat in it, undertones of raw lime, and a character that's the rough, chalky base white. It reads Mediterranean cottage in spirit without locking the room into a single period.
Best used in bedroom, living
The rough, chalky base white reads its best where the light is even and natural. Below are the rooms we've installed this shade in most often.
- principal bedrooms
- living rooms with mixed daylight
- hallways and entry sequences
Shades that sit beside Chalk
Picked by family, warmth and tonal proximity within the same range.
How Chalk is applied
Chalk uses the standard Natural Limewash build. The technical specification is the same across colour — only the pigment changes.
Questions clients ask about this shade
Does Chalk hold up in north-facing rooms?+
Yes — Chalk carries enough warm pigment that it doesn't go flat or grey in cool daylight. The raw lime undertone is what stops it bleaching out.
How does Chalk age over time?+
Chalk develops a softer, slightly more powdery character as the limewash cures over the first 2–4 weeks. After that it stays stable but takes on the patina of handling and light.
What does Chalk pair with from your range?+
We most often pair Chalk with the three closest shades in its family — see the pairings panel below. Beyond that, it plays well with oak, brass, linen, brushed nickel and unpolished plaster.
A real-finish sample so you're not judging a colour from a screen.