The 11 Most Popular Annie Sloan Paint Colors of All Time

Give walls and furniture a charming makeover with one of the brand's top-sellers.

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Whether you're looking for a dramatic paint color for contrasting trim or a calming shade to give your bedroom a quick refresh, Annie Sloan offers a gorgeous range of paint colors and finishes. The popular British brand created a now-iconic chalk paint that can be applied to a variety of materials including wood, glass, and metal, and can breathe new life into an old piece of furniture. To inspire your next project, Annie Sloan is sharing their best-selling paint colors.

These most-loved classic shades can help you narrow down the choices for your next home improvement project. The best-sellers range from soft and sophisticated neutrals to dark and moody tones, and provide an array of hues for bedrooms, living rooms, accent walls, trim, and more.

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French Linen

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For the ultimate greige, use Annie Sloan's French Linen. This versatile gray paint color has brown undertones for a warm and reassuring feel and makes for a beautiful all-over wall color. It's simultaneously rich and soft, and looks stunning alongside crisp white trim, mid-tone woods, and warm brass accents.

Paint Color: French Linen by Annie Sloan

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Knightsbridge Green

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Channel the upscale, cosmopolitan feel of one of London's most affluent districts, Knightsbridge, with its namesake paint color, Knightsbridge Green. This deeply rich and stately green hue is highly pigmented and makes a dramatic statement, especially when used with other dark tones such as Athenian Black or Oxford Navy for a moody and mysterious ambience.

Paint Color: Knightsbridge Green by Annie Sloan

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Cambrian Blue

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Just like dark denim, Cambrian Blue is a cool shade that goes with just about everything. This silvery-blue shade has cool gray undertones for an effortlessly understated appearance, so it's a great pick for an all-over wall color or contrasting trim and doors. It's also a natural choice for decorative and practical room features such as beadboard or radiators.

Paint Color: Cambrian Blue by Annie Sloan

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Canvas

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If you're looking for a slightly warm neutral, opt for Canvas, a beautiful beige-white blend. It has a putty-like quality and a hint of taupe, which makes it a great pick for a neutral backdrop for colorful furniture and contrasting trim. Canvas is a versatile paint color that looks lovely in a bedroom, bathroom, or living room and pairs well with a deep blue such as Oxford Navy or a saturated tone like Carnaby Yellow.

Paint Color: Canvas by Annie Sloan

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Piranesi Pink

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Piranesi Pink is a timeless and elevated pink tone that has the look of setting plaster. It's warmth and softness ushers in vintage-inspired charm which pairs well with classic architectural details, sophisticated materials such as marble, and an eclectic aesthetic. Use it as an all-over wall color, a way to add personality to a small piece such as a nightstand, or on a half-wall above crisp white wainscoting for a lovely two-tone look.

Paint Color: Piranesi Pink by Annie Sloan

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Oxford Navy

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For a true navy shade, look no further than Oxford Navy. This traditional hue is deep and dramatic, yet sets a warm and welcoming atmosphere in a room of any size. Inspired by printed Indian textiles and the inky blue hue of classic fountain pens, Oxford Navy pairs beautifully with warm neutrals such as French Linen or teal-leaning blue shades like Aubusson Blue.

Paint Color: Oxford Navy by Annie Sloan

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Upstate Blue

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Set a calming tone with Upstate Blue, a fresh and classic blue hue that reflects light well. Reminiscent of the coastal-style homes in the Hamptons, this gentle blue exudes relaxed luxury and sophistication. Juxtapose it with a crisp white such as Pure, add depth with darker blue tones, or warm it up with cozy wood accents.

Paint Color: Upstate Blue by Annie Sloan

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Olive

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Create serene warmth with Olive, a dark khaki green with a calming effect. This earthy green tone works well in a private space such as a bedroom, makes for a charming accent color on beadboard, and is an easy way to update a rustic piece of furniture. Emphasize its earthy nature with tonal neutrals and layered textures, or add a modern edge with bright pinks for an unexpected design move.

Paint Color: Olive by Annie Sloan

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Capri Pink

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Capri Pink is a true hot pink with captivating depth and bright energy. Use it for an accent wall or a statement piece of furniture that'll instantly transform a room. Play up this bold, saturated hue with reds, pinks, and other cool-toned bright colors, or tone it down and give it a sophisticated feel by pairing it with warm neutral shades.

Paint Color: Capri Pink by Annie Sloan

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Aubusson Blue

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Make a bold design statement with Aubusson Blue, a dark teal shade reminiscent of a Prussian Blue pigment that was an artists' favorite and used in such iconic works as Van Gogh's Starry Night. Dress up this green-blue hue with gold accents for a space that evokes drama and luxury, or tone it down with textured neutrals and cozy materials such as jute and wood.

Paint Color: Aubusson Blue by Annie Sloan

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Carnaby Yellow

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Inject a big dose of color into a room with Carnaby Yellow. This highly saturated mustard yellow paint color is warm, welcoming, and cozy, and looks extra comforting when paired with rich browns and warm neutrals. Named after an iconic street in London which was the epicenter of fashion and music trends in the 1960's, Carnaby Street is both timeless and modern, sparking joy in any space you use it in.

Paint Color: Carnaby Yellow by Annie Sloan

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