Grisaille by Craig & Rose is a light warm grey with a subtle orange undertone. Hex: #B1A9A3. RGB: 177, 169, 163. Price: approximately £18.00 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Zoffany Smoked Pearl (ΔE 0.7, “identical”), priced at approximately £22.00 per litre. Other close matches include Farrow & Ball Dove Tale (ΔE 1.7) and Lick Taupe 05 (ΔE 1.9).
Grisaille by Craig & Rose
- Hex
#B1A9A3- RGB
- 177, 169, 163
- Manufacturer
- Craig & Rose
- Price per litre
- £18.00
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.57
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Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked Pearl (No.ZOP0133) | Zoffany | 0.7 | Identical | £22.00 (£4.00 more) | — |
| Dove Tale | Farrow & Ball | 1.7 | Near-identical | £25.60 (£7.60 more) | £3.94 |
| Taupe 05 (No.taupe-05) | Lick | 1.9 | Near-identical | £15.60 (£2.40 less) | £3.12 |
| Perennial Grey (No.3) | Little Greene | 2.0 | Near-identical | £28.00 (£10.00 more) | £4.31 |
| Grey Squirrel (No.SAP0067) | Sanderson | 2.0 | Near-identical | £19.60 (£1.60 more) | — |
| Thumper | Johnstone's | 2.1 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Starling (No.SAP0138) | Sanderson | 2.1 | Near-identical | £19.60 (£1.60 more) | — |
| Riveter Rose | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Ash Grey | Edward Bulmer | 2.6 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£8.40 more) | £4.40 |
Smoked Pearl
Zoffany
Identical
ΔE 0.7
£22.00/L
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Taupe 05
Lick
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£15.60/L
£3.12/m2
Perennial Grey
Little Greene
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Grey Squirrel
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£19.60/L
Thumper
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Starling
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£19.60/L
Riveter Rose
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Ash Grey
Edward Bulmer
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£26.40/L
£4.40/m2
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Craig & Rose Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalky Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 1h | 4h | 1.5 g/L |
| Eggshell PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | — | — | 1h | 4h | 1.5 g/L |
| Gloss PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | — | — | 1h | 12h | 12 g/L |
Surface preparation by substrate
Chalky Emulsion
- General application
- Apply 2 coats by brush or roller. New dry plaster surfaces should be primed with a coat of Craig & Rose Primer Undercoat or other suitable wall primer. Chalky emulsion paint can be thinned slightly with 5-10% of clean water to counteract any excessive suction when being used directly on to plaster surfaces. See can for further details. If using packs with different batch numbers then blend before use.
Eggshell
- General application
- Apply 2 coats by brush or roller (synthetic bristle brushes give good results). Previously painted gloss or lustre surfaces should be abraded to improve adhesion. See can for further details. Bare wood or plaster surfaces should be primed with Craig & Rose Primer Undercoat for best results. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960’s paint surfaces over wood or metal as they may contain harmful lead. For further advice, please contact the British Coatings Federation Ltd, James House, Bridge Street, Leatherhead. KT22 7EP.
Gloss
- General application
- Apply by brush or roller (synthetic bristle brushes give good results). Previously painted or glossy surfaces should be abraded before painting to improve adhesion. A second coat should be applied for best results. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960’s paint surfaces over wood or metal as they may contain harmful lead. For further advice, please contact the British Coatings Federation Ltd, James House, Bridge Street, Leatherhead. KT22 7EP.
Craig & Rose primers & undercoats
For new plaster, bare wood/metal, or significant colour changes. Tinted to match your topcoat tone for best opacity.
| Product | For | Coverage | Coats | Tinted tones | Sizes | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1829 All Purpose Undercoat PAS | undercoat | — | 2 | — | — | — |
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