Quicklime
Quicklime is an unbleached, powdery off-white — a natural limewash shade with warm pigment that flatters timber, brass and linen and clear powder-cream undertones. A barely-there pale that holds its character even on a north wall. On site, Quicklime ends up most often in living rooms with mixed daylight, with stairwells and double-height risers a close second. The lineage is Provençal, but the way it sits on a wall is unmistakably current. Sits comfortably next to terracotta floors, oak joinery and unbleached cotton.
Best used in living, stairwell
An unbleached, powdery off-white reads its best where the light is even and natural. Below are the rooms we've installed this shade in most often.
- living rooms with mixed daylight
- split-level stair walls
- hallways and entry sequences
Shades that sit beside Quicklime
Picked by family, warmth and tonal proximity within the same range.
How Quicklime is applied
Quicklime 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 Quicklime hold up in north-facing rooms?+
Yes — Quicklime carries enough warm pigment that it doesn't go flat or grey in cool daylight. The powder-cream undertone is what stops it bleaching out.
How does Quicklime age over time?+
Quicklime 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 Quicklime pair with from your range?+
We most often pair Quicklime with the three closest shades in its family — see the pairings panel below. Beyond that, pairs naturally with rattan, jute, warm timbers and bouclé.
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