FAQs
Once you have chosen your shade, avoid the temptation to attempt a 'colour match' for paint. If the 'equivalent' colour, or 'closest match', is mixed by another brand, you really aren't getting the same high quality paint! Firstly, our colours can't be replicated using the human eye or a spectrophotometer.
Does Little Greene paint smell? ›
Our water-based range is a low odour, environmentally friendly, low VOC paint option. These finishes require no specialist solvents or cleansers; simply rinse brushes in clean water. Additionally, we have reformulated our oil-based range using sustainable vegetable oils, without compromising on a superb finish.
What is Little Greene paint made of? ›
Each tin contains a combination of high-quality minerals and organic raw materials, ethically sourced from local, UK-based suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability. Highly pigmented formulations give Little Greene paint superb coverage and opacity.
Why is Little Greene paint so expensive? ›
These ingredients are often of a higher quality than those used in other trade paints. For example, Little Greene Paints use only the finest natural pigments, such as Ultramarine, Cobalt, and Chromium Oxide, which are more expensive than synthetic pigments used in other paints.
Can you color match paint online? ›
Welcome to the MyPerfectColor Digital Color Matcher, the world's first service offering custom paint colors matching RGB, Hex, CMYK, and more. Any color is available in a variety of paint types including custom aerosol spray paint, house and wall paint, and more.
Is Little Greene worth it? ›
Published 28 May 2022. Regular readers of my blog (or anyone that has ever talked to me about paint) will know that I am a big fan of the brand Little Greene. I love the depth and range of their colour palette, the fact that the paint is vegan, and that it covers and performs so well.
Does Little Greene paint need two coats? ›
With most paint colours, we recommend two full coats. This is especially important to achieve maximum coverage when you are undergoing a dramatic colour transformation, such as light-to-dark or dark-to-light.
Can you wipe Little Greene paint? ›
The robust Intelligent Matt is perfect for use in well ventilated kitchens and bathrooms. Any marks can simply be wiped away with warm, soapy water. It can even be used in children's bedrooms and nurseries, as it has been certified as Child Safe.
How many coats of Little Greene paint? ›
How many coats of paint should I use? There are conditions specific to your project that can affect this, but we would always recommend a minimum of two coats. Our paints have excellent coverage; they are formulated on a high-opacity base and contain up to 40% more pigment than many ordinary paints.
Who manufactures Little Greene paint? ›
A family-run business, with our own factory nestled in the foothills of Mount Snowdon in North Wales, we are the only British paint maker still producing a complete range of traditional and modern finishes.
Little Greene are an independent family run paint manufacturer with a long history dating back to 1773.
How do you match paint to existing paint? ›
Choose an obscure area of your wall and cut out a square shape around 4 x 4 inches and take it to your paint store. They should be able to color-match it and tell you what the finish of the paint is. The best case scenario is that you will wind up with a perfect match!
Is it possible to color match paint? ›
Paint Sample
"If you're trying to match a specific color, gather a selection of paint samples close to the hue and take them home to paint on the surface of the color you want to duplicate," says Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr.
Is there a way to match paint color? ›
Other methods yield a more accurate, albeit more labor-intensive, color match.
- Snap a Photo. One of the easiest (but also least accurate) options for color matching is to simply take a photo of the color in question using your smartphone. ...
- Use an App. ...
- Use a Color-Match Sensor. ...
- Cut a Sample from the Wall.
How do you match green paint? ›
What Colors Go With Green? 16 Brilliant Pairings for this Versatile Hue
- Green and Mustard Yellow: Classy, Yet Energetic. ...
- Green and Silver: Shimmering Elegance. ...
- Black and Green: Dramatic Retreat. ...
- Sea Blue and Kelly Green: Vibrant Elegance. ...
- Cream and Spring Green: Natural Sophistication. ...
- Gold and Palm Green: Effortless Glam.