Annie Sloan's take on Living Coral

Pantone’s announcing Living Coral as the new colour of 2019 signals images in my mind of exotic places with warm sunshine.

It is no doubt an uplifting and happy colour, giving a feeling of hope and optimism.

Living Coral is already making waves in the interior design world, that can add cheerful notes and personality to homes.








According to paint expert and colour guru Annie Sloan,  Living Coral is a vibrant, almost neon coral, rare throughout the history of colour, because a shade this strong would have been expensive to make.

Annie Sloan:  Chalk Paint Coral Mix Using Tilton And Emperor's Silk.
Image from Annie Sloan.

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Annie Sloan says, “To me, it (Living Coral) conjures up the flavours of India and Morocco, of spices and sunsets.” 

“Create your own coral by mixing two Chalk Paint™ colours together. (As shown above) Three parts of Tilton, a mustard yellow, with one part Emperor’s Silk, a pure bright red, reflects that energy you can see in Pantone’s colour.”

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ Sunset Squares On Panelled Wall, featuring Antoinette, Barcelona Orange, Emperor's Silk Radiator features Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan in Antoinette. Daybed covered in Antoinette Linen Union Panels in Chalk Paint™;  Table top and floorboards in Chalk Paint™ Scandinavian Pink. Table legs in Chalk Paint™ Honfleur.  Image from Annie Sloan.

Annie adds: "Pack a punch by playing with blocks of colour, Josef Albers-style.  A sunset-inspired palette of Chalk Paint™ in Antoinette, Barcelona Orange, Emperor’s Silk and an Antoinette and Barcelona Orange mix will create a lively look that’s perfect for summer schemes.

Annie Sloan giving a demonstration with her Chalk Paint™ at a recent TopDrawer  London trade event.
Photo © Lucia Carpio 2019

"Once the walls are saturated with juicy colour, move onto floors, radiators, side table, trays - because of it’s unique formulation Chalk Paint™ can be applied to any surface without prepping, sanding or priming, while a coat of wax or lacquer will keep your furniture looking fresh into Autumn and beyond."