A lively blue
This warm and timeless blue is named after the indigo pigment which was often imported in lumps in the 18th century. Stone Blue’s lively and saturated colour can be used alongside warmer tones such as Pelt to create an inviting vintage look, or the cooler Mole's Breath for a cleaner, more contemporary feel. When contrasted with Dimpse woodwork, however, it feels both distinguished and familiar.
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones
Complementary white: Ammonite
Rated 4 out of
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Reds from
Sophisticated finish, but requires good preparation
We used Stone Blue in our little study, as we wanted a colour which would give the room some character. This is a beautiful lively colour in bright light, but a little dull in the low light of a dull day. It has provided a lovely contrast between the light colour of our furniture (white gloss) and shows off the books, making this a feature in its own right. Would be great in a more grown-up boy's room. We used the dark tones undercoat to ensure the depth of finish colour. It was a real shock to see the walls in a very dark grey colour...I nearly changed my mind ! Glad I didn't, as the result is a bit special. F&B...a great British company too !
Date published: 2014-07-30
Rated 4 out of
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FairyGodmother from
Nice enough, but the discontinued shade of F&B Claydon Blue was nicer!
Years back we painted my office in F&B Claydon Blue shade of paint, but as that shade is now discontinued we chose this shade of Stone Blue to do a repaint in the same room. The Stone blue colour is ok, but Claydon Blue (which was a darker tone of the same kind of colour) was much nicer.
When we first started painting we had a bit of a heart attack moment as Stone Blue looks a very peculiar colour when it is wet, but it did dry exactly as per the colour chart, so that was ok.
Use 2 coats & use the proper undercoat & then it will go on nice & evenly. Nice matt finish, attractive but just not quite as lovely as the Claydon Blue colour was.
Date published: 2014-11-22