A lively mint green
Arsenic has a lively, stimulating feel despite its name being derived from the poison that was rumoured to have been in the wallpaper that poisoned Napoleon after his capture. Its vivid mint colour makes it feel just as at home on contemporary kitchen cabinets, especially when paired with Down Pipe, as it does on the walls of a 19th century dining room.
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones
Complementary white: Wevet
Rated 5 out of
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carrie74 from
STUNNING
I have recently painted my hallway in arsenic.
(I live in a 1930's semi detached house with a decent size hall but naturally dark).I was apprehensive about making such a statement,but having just painted all my floorboards in stone blue I knew this colour would compliment them well.To be honest arsenic is not a colour I really liked,but that was just personal preference.I am now so pleased I had the vision to go ahead and brave it! IT LOOKS INCREDIBLE! So many houses are beige as you are welcomed to their hall on first impressions BORING...(in my opinion).Coverage,ease of use,quality and final results are just 100% excellent.
Date published: 2014-12-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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CornwallSarah from
You won't be disappointed!
This colour is quite daring for me, but I absolutely love it! Used on one wall in a North facing kitchen, to go behind a black Esse wood fired cooker. Looks ace against the black of the flue.
Decided to just use it on one wall because it's a kitchen. Rest of the room will be in Wimpole White. The web recommended James White so I ordered a sample pot, but I'm concerned it might look a bit mucky in a N facing room so the Wimpole is a safer option.
Online service is excellent and very quick. Shame they don't do 1 litre tins as feel I've got most of a 2.5 litre tin now going to waste if I don't use it somewhere else.
Date published: 2014-08-23