A modern crimson
This bright and modern red takes its name from the distinctive crimson leaves of Italian chicory. Although tempered with magenta, Radicchio contains less blue pigment than Eating Room Red so is brighter and more contemporary in feel. It confidently fills a room with energy without having the brashness of a true, clean red.
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Red & Warm Tones
Complementary white: Dimity
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CarpeDiem from
Gorgeous rich colour
I was worried this might have been a bit too 'in your face' dominant but, true to F&B form, it is a 'subtle' multi-faceted colour that changes in different lights and makes a real statement without being oppressive.
Date published: 2015-06-17
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Warm and welcoming, Small west facing room...
I found this little cold room in the back West end of the house.
F&B's colour advice stated that pinks would work well in West, so I decided to see how far this advice would stretch.
Like all of the other paints I have used, Radicchio was a pleasure to work with. Excellent flow and beautiful matte finish. It applies thicker than some of the other paints I have used. Needed two coats.
The colour is another strange blend of colours, which is hard to photograph well. Wet Radicchio seems a bit bland, but once dry it deepens into a nice claret colour, while still retaining an almost pale blue purple hue.
For a small room it works extremely well. It warms it up completely without shrinking the room or becoming too dark or 'hot'.
I can't wait for a lovely reading session there next summer in the golden evening light...
Eventually I finished the room by painting the small strip between the cast iron fireplace and white wooden surround Off-Black. It is lovely matte and unassuming. With it's blue hue it is a perfect colour to help blend the fireplace and it's frame into the wall.
Date published: 2013-02-07