Description
Tyrian Plum is a wonderfully sophisticated earthy dark reddish-purple colour with real warmth and depth.
This rich mellow aubergine colour has been making an appearance as a supporting shade for the past few years, but now it’s time for this rich jewel colour to take centre stage. Tyrian Plum’s warmth, ripeness and depth of pigment will flatter north-facing spaces and works especially well in intimate spaces like dining rooms and bedrooms.
Tyrian Plum pairs beautifully with many different colours in the Chalk Paint palette. With classic neutrals like County Grey and Old White it will evoke neo-classical elegance. Blend with Honfleur and Burgundy with gold leaf details and set against an Olive or Pale Mallow backdrop for a dramatic look. Create a dark Victorian feel with jewel tones like Knightsbridge Green, or Amsterdam Green – or a contemporary look with Coolabah Green.
The colour is named after Tyrian purple, a natural pigment extracted from sea snails in ancient times. The dye was also called royal purple or imperial purple and greatly prized in antiquity because it was so time-consuming and expensive to harvest.
Technical information
Available in 120ml and 1 litre tins. 1 litre is enough to cover approximately 13 square metres.
Not sure how much Chalk Paint™ to buy? Check out our handy Chalk Paint™ Coverage Guide.
Before you start, get to know the basics with our Chalk Paint™ Fact Sheet.
After painting, seal indoor furniture with Chalk Paint™ Wax. On floors, seal with Chalk Paint™ Lacquer. Take a look at our Techniques & Tips section for more ideas and inspiration to help you get started.
Struggling to choose a colour? The Chalk Paint™ Colour Card uses real paint swatches to give you an accurate colour sample.
Please note that colours shown here will vary depending on screen settings. We cannot guarantee that paint colours will exactly match the colour you see on screen. If you are in doubt, please order a colour card or sample pot first.
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