Bath Stone (No.3) by Little Greene is a light warm yellow. Hex: #CDB684. RGB: 205, 182, 132. Price: approximately £28.00 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Edward Bulmer Lute (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £26.40 per litre. Other close matches include Sanderson Wheat (ΔE 1.5) and Johnstone's Hummus (ΔE 1.7).
Bath Stone (No.3) by Little Greene
- Hex
#CDB684- RGB
- 205, 182, 132
- Manufacturer
- Little Greene
- Price per litre
- £28.00
- Price per m2 (?)
- £4.31
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lute | Edward Bulmer | 1.1 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£1.60 less) | £4.40 |
| Wheat (No.SAP0143) | Sanderson | 1.5 | Near-identical | £19.60 (£8.40 less) | — |
| Hummus | Johnstone's | 1.7 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£15.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Appalachian Trail | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£15.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Summer Palace | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£15.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Honey Nut | Dulux | 2.3 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£17.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Golden Cookie | Dulux | 2.4 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£17.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Lavender Honey | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£15.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Country Style | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£15.64 less) | £2.06 |
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Little Greene Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Matt Emulsion PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 1.5% | 2 | 1h | 1h | 2 g/L |
| Distemper PAS | 15 m²/L | 2 | — | — | 1h | 4h | 2 g/L |
| Intelligent Eggshell PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 15% | 1 | 30 min | 1h | 2 g/L |
| Intelligent Exterior Eggshell PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 15% | 1 | 2h | 16h | 30 g/L |
| Intelligent Floor Paint PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 35% | 1 | 1h | 1h | 1 g/L |
| Intelligent Gloss PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | — | 1 | 1h | 2h | 20 g/L |
| Intelligent Masonry Paint PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 2h | 2h | 2 g/L |
| Intelligent Matt Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 2% | 1 | 30 min | 1h | 1 g/L |
| Intelligent Satin PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 35% | 1 | 30 min | 1h | 2 g/L |
| Interior Oil Eggshell PAS | 16 m²/L | 2 | 15% | 1 | 4h | 16h | 299 g/L |
| Limewash PAS | 6 m²/L | — | — | — | — | — | 0.1 g/L |
| Tom's Oil Eggshell PAS | 16 m²/L | 2 | 15% | 1 | 2h | 16h | — |
| Traditional Oil Gloss PAS | 16 m²/L | 2 | — | 1 | 4h | 16h | 300 g/L |
Surface preparation by substrate
Absolute Matt Emulsion
- Existing paint finish
- Remove all loose and flaking paintwork. Degrease with a suitable detergent solution, such as sugar soap, followed by clean water rinse. Rub down thoroughly with a medium grade sand paper to provide a key and a defect free smooth surface, “feathering in” areas where paint has been removed. Make good any repairs, sand and apply Little Greene Intelligent ASP to exposed surface as appropriate.
- Existing plaster walls
- Lightly wash any existing paint work to remove any dust or surface laitance. Apply a primer coat by thinning with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Finish by applying at least two full coats, as required. For significant colour scheme change, undercoating with Little Greene Intelligent ASP is highly recommended. This product is suitable for painting previously painted lime or other natural plasters so long as walls do not suffer from damp issues and compatibility with existing coating has been assured.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- New plaster walls
- For plaster skim, allow at least four weeks for the plaster to thoroughly dry. Apply a primer coat by thinning the paint with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Cut in by brushing at the same dilution recommendation as for priming, to promote flow and sealing of the substrate. Finish by applying two full coats. For new, fully plastered walls, allow at least six months for the plaster to thoroughly dry before painting. This product is suitable for painting lime or other natural plasters so long as walls do not suffer from damp issues and the above plaster drying time guidelines have been followed. September 2025 Page 1 of 2 Absolute Matt Emulsion
Distemper
- Existing plaster walls
- Lightly wash to remove any dust or surface laitance from existing hard distemper finish. Soft distemper must be completely removed before painting. Apply a primer coat by thinning with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Finish by applying one/two full coats, as required. This product is recommended for painting previously painted lime or other natural plasters. This product is not recommended for painting over non porous oil or vinyl based systems. This product is recommended for painting lime or other natural plasters. Feb. 2024 Page 1 of 2 Distemper
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- New plaster walls
- For plaster skim, allow at least four weeks for the plaster to thoroughly dry. Apply a primer coat by thinning the paint with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Cut in by brushing at the same dilution recommendation as for priming, to promote flow and sealing of the substrate. Finish by applying two full coats. For new, fully plastered walls, allow at least six months for the plaster to thoroughly dry before painting.
Intelligent Eggshell
- Existing paint finish
- Remove all loose and flaking paintwork. Degrease with a suitable detergent solution, such as sugar soap, followed by clean water rinse. For best results rub down thoroughly with a medium grade sand paper to provide a key and a defect free smooth surface, “feathering in” areas where paint has been removed. High sheen paint surfaces (such as vinyl silks) should be thoroughly sanded to provide a key. Old matt paints exposed to high humidity conditions may have degraded over time and should be treated with a priming coat by thinning with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water to ensure surface is bound and sealed. Feb. 2024
- Existing plaster walls
- Lightly wash any existing paint work to remove any dust or surface laitance. Apply a primer coat by thinning with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Finish by applying at least two full coats, as required. This product is not recommended for painting previously painted lime or other natural plasters. Page 1 of 2 Intelligent Eggshell
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- Metals
- New ferrous/non-ferrous metalwork should be hand or mechanically cleaned, to remove any surface rust before application. Bare or corroded Iron or Steel will require treating with 2 coats of Little Greene Intelligent ASP.
- New plaster walls
- For plaster skim, allow at least four weeks for the plaster to thoroughly dry. Apply a primer coat by thinning the paint with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Cut in by brushing at the same dilution recommendation as for priming, to promote flow and sealing of the substrate. Finish by applying two full coats. For new, fully plastered walls, allow at least six months for the plaster to thoroughly dry before painting with Little Greene Intelligent Eggshell. This product is not recommended for painting lime or other natural plasters.
- New wood
- For soft woods, knots should be sealed with knotting compound to prevent staining. Resinous hardwoods require cleaning. Ensure moisture content of the timber is below 15% before commencing application. Damp wood should never be painted as this may give rise to blistering, flaking, cracking and premature coating failure. Green oak should not be painted unless it has been weathered for at least 6 months.
- Plastics
- For improved long term performance & durability, clean and thoroughly abrade all surfaces to provide a key for application.
Intelligent Exterior Eggshell
- Application Climate
- Substrate and air temperature should be 10˚C or above for application and during cure, and a minimum of 3˚C above the dew point. Avoid painting in temperatures above 25˚C. Ensure that the moisture content of wood is below 15% before coating. Damp or rotting wood should never be painted, as this will result in failure by flaking, blistering, or cracking. Avoid painting when there is a risk of rain or frost during application and drying periods. Feb. 2024 Page 1 of 2 Intelligent Exterior Eggshell
- Existing paint finish
- Remove all loose and flaking paintwork. Degrease with a suitable detergent solution, such as sugar soap, followed by clean water rinse.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- Metals
- New ferrous/non-ferrous metalwork should be hand or mechanically cleaned, to remove any surface rust before application. Bare or corroded Iron or Steel will require treating with 2 coats of Little Greene Intelligent ASP. Not suitable for use on decking.
- New wood
- Non preservative treated softwood timber should be preserved with a proprietary wood preserver. Rub down thoroughly with a medium grade sand paper to provide a key and a defect free smooth surface, “feathering in” areas where paint has been removed. Make good any repairs, sand and apply a primer coat of Little Greene Intelligent Exterior Eggshell to exposed surface as appropriate. Proceed with 2 coats of Little Greene Intelligent Exterior Eggshell. All smooth planed timber should be thoroughly sanded and cleaned ensuring that the timber is dry and free of contamination and dust. Rough sawn timber should be cleaned free of dust and other debris or contamination. Proceed with two coats of Little Greene Intelligent Exterior Eggshell. For best results on new, uncoated wood that is resinous in nature or contains resinous knots, apply two coats of Aluminium Wood Primer to prevent staining and/or discolouration, prior to undercoating. Little Greene Intelligent Exterior Eggshell should not be applied over waxed, woodstained or varnished wood, without complete removal of coating and suitable cleaning and rubbing down to provide a mechanical key.
Intelligent Floor Paint
- Concrete
- Brush or vacuum clean surface to remove dust. If concrete has been power floated, the surface must be either vacuum blasted or treated with a proprietary acid etch solution, to produce a profile, prior to painting. Minor surface contamination, such as oil spots, maybe resolved through flame treatment. Thin the first coat with ~15% v/v clean water to allow penetration into the substrate then apply two full coats.
- Existing paint finish
- Remove all loose and flaking paintwork. Degrease with a suitable detergent solution, such as sugar soap, followed by clean water rinse. Rub down thoroughly with a medium grade sand paper to provide a key and a defect free smooth surface, “feathering in” areas where paint has been removed. Make good any repairs, sand and apply a thinned down coat to exposed surface as appropriate.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- Metals
- New Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metalwork should be hand, or mechanically cleaned to remove any surface rust before application of Little Greene Intelligent ASP, followed by 2 coats of Intelligent Floor Paint. Feb. 2024 Page 1 of 2 Intelligent Floor Paint
- Natural Stone
- Porous stone maybe treated as per instructions for concrete. This product is not recommended for painting directly to non-porous granitic masonry.
- New wood
- For soft woods, knots should be sealed with Little Greene Aluminum Wood Primer to prevent staining. Apply one thinned coat of Intelligent ASP to allow penetration into substrate, followed by the recommended two full coats of Intelligent Floor Paint. Resinous hard woods require cleaning and treatment with Little Greene Aluminum Wood Primer (consult the relevant product data sheets for further details). Little Greene Intelligent ASP should follow Aluminum Wood Primer. Ensure moisture content of the timber is below 15% before commencing application. Damp wood should never be painted as this may give rise to blistering, flaking, cracking and premature coating failure. Green oak should not be painted unless it has been weathered for at least 6 months
Intelligent Gloss
- Existing paint finish
- Remove all loose and flaking paintwork. Degrease with a suitable detergent solution, such as sugar soap, followed by clean water rinse. For best results rub down thoroughly with a medium grade sandpaper to provide a key and a defect free smooth surface, “feathering in” areas where paint has been removed.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- Metals
- New ferrous/non-ferrous metalwork should be hand or mechanically cleaned, to remove any surface rust before application. Bare or corroded Iron or Steel will require treating with 2 coats of Little Greene Intelligent ASP. August. 2024 Page 1 of 2 Intelligent Gloss
- New wood
- For soft woods, knots should be sealed with knotting compound to prevent staining and then primed with Little Greene Intelligent ASP. Resinous hard woods require cleaning and treatment with Aluminum Wood Primer (consult the relevant product data sheets for further details) prior to undercoating. Ensure moisture content of the timber is below 15% before commencing application. Damp wood should never be painted as this may give rise to blistering, flaking, cracking, and premature coating failure. Green oak should not be painted unless it has been weathered for at least 6 months.
- Plastics
- For improved long term performance & durability, clean and thoroughly abrade all surfaces to provide a key for application.
Intelligent Masonry Paint
- Application Climate
- Substrate and air temperature should be 10˚C or above for application and during cure, and a minimum of 3˚C above the dew point. Avoid painting in temperatures above 25˚C. Ensure that the moisture content of wood is below 15% before coating. Damp or rotting wood should never be painted, as this will result in failure by flaking, blistering, or cracking. Avoid painting when there is a risk of rain or frost during application and drying periods Feb. 2024 Page 1 of 2 Intelligent Masonry Paint
- Existing paint finish
- Surfaces must be clean, dry and grease free. Remove all loose and flaking paintwork. Loose render or mortar should be replaced. Cracks must be hacked out and filled with exterior grade filler. Surfaces which have become powdery should be brushed down and sealed with a proprietary masonry stabilising solution before painting. Areas contaminated with fungal or algal growth should be treated with a proprietary fungicidal wash or with a 25% solution of household bleach, followed by thorough cleaning to remove deposits. Cement based paint or limewash should be completely removed before using this product. This product is not recommended for painting lime or other natural renders.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish. New render, brick or cement block work: Surfaces must be clean, dry and grease free. Brush down surfaces to remove loose material. Apply a primer coat by thinning the paint with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Efflorescence on brickwork should be completely brushed off before painting. This product is not suitable for non porous stone or brickwork, such as granite, slate, common Fletton & engineering bricks.
Intelligent Matt Emulsion
- Existing paint finish
- Remove all loose and flaking paintwork. Degrease with a suitable detergent solution, such as sugar soap, followed by clean water rinse. For best results rub down thoroughly with a medium grade sandpaper to provide a key and a defect free smooth surface, “feathering in” areas where paint has been removed. Make good any repairs and sand as appropriate. High sheen paint surfaces (such as vinyl silks) should be throughly sanded to provide a key. Old matt paints exposed to high humidity conditions may have degraded over time and should be treated with a priming coat by thinning with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water to ensure surface is bound and sealed. Feb. 2024
- Existing plaster walls
- Lightly wash any existing paint work to remove any dust or surface laitance. Apply a primer coat by thinning with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Finish by applying at least two full coats, as required. For significant colour scheme change, undercoating with Little Greene Intelligent ASP. is highly recommended. This product is not recommended for painting previously painted lime or other natural plaster. Page 1 of 2 Intelligent Matt Emulsion
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- Metals
- New ferrous/non-ferrous metalwork should be hand or mechanically cleaned, to remove any surface rust before application. Bare or corroded Iron or Steel will require treating with 2 coats of Little Greene Intelligent ASP.
- New plaster walls
- For plaster skim, allow at least four weeks for the plaster to thoroughly dry. Apply a primer coat by thinning the paint with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water, depending upon the porosity of the substrate. Cut in by brushing at the same dilution recommendation as for priming, to promote flow and sealing of the substrate. Finish by applying two full coats. For new, fully plastered walls, allow at least six months for the plaster to thoroughly dry before painting with Little Greene Intelligent Matt. This product is not recommended for painting lime or other natural plasters.
- New wood
- For soft woods, knots should be sealed with knotting compound to prevent staining. Ensure moisture content of the timber is below 15% before commencing application. Damp wood should never be painted as this may give rise to blistering, flaking, cracking and premature coating failure. Green oak should not be painted unless it has been weathered for at least 6 months.
- Plastics
- For improved long term performance & durability, clean and thoroughly abrade all surfaces to provide a key for application.
Intelligent Satin
- Existing paint finish
- Remove all loose and flaking paintwork. Degrease with a suitable detergent solution, such as sugar soap, followed by clean water rinse. For best results rub down thoroughly with a medium grade sandpaper to provide a key and a defect free smooth surface, “feathering in” areas where paint has been removed. High sheen paint surfaces (such as vinyl silks) should be thoroughly sanded to provide a key. Old matt paints exposed to high humidity conditions may have degraded over time and should be treated with a priming coat by thinning with a 5 to 25% (v/v) addition of clean water to ensure surface is bound.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- Metals
- New ferrous/non-ferrous metalwork should be hand or mechanically cleaned, to remove any surface rust before application. Bare or corroded Iron or Steel will require treating with 2 coats of Little Greene Intelligent ASP. Feb. 2024
- New wood
- For soft woods, knots should be sealed with knotting compound to prevent staining. Ensure moisture content of the timber is below 15% before commencing application. Damp wood should never be painted as this may give rise to blistering, flaking, cracking, and premature coating failure. Green oak should not be painted unless it has been weathered for at least 6 months.
- Plastics
- For improved long term performance & durability, clean and thoroughly abrade all surfaces to provide a key for application. This product is not recommended for painting previously painted lime or other natural plaster. Page 1 of 2 Intelligent Satin
Interior Oil Eggshell
- Existing paint finish
- Clean and degrease with a suitable detergent or sugar soap. Abrade with medium grade sand paper to provide a key. Apply one coat of Little Greene ASP to promote adhesion to previous coating.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- Metals
- New ferrous/non-ferrous metalwork should be hand or mechanically cleaned, to remove any surface rust before application. Bare or corroded Iron or Steel will require treating with 2 coats of Little Greene Intelligent ASP.
- New wood
- For soft woods, knots should be sealed with Little Greene Aluminium Wood Primer to prevent staining and then undercoated with Little Greene Intelligent ASP Resinous hard woods require cleaning and treatment with Little Greene Aluminium Wood Primer (consult the relevant product data sheets for further details) prior to undercoating. Ensure moisture content of the timber is below 15% before commencing application. Damp wood should never be painted as this may give rise to blistering, flaking, cracking and premature coating failure.
- Plastics
- For long term performance & durability, clean and thoroughly abrade all surfaces to provide a key for application. For optimum results, prime with Little Greene Intelligent ASP. Green oak should not be painted unless it has been weathered for at least 6 months. Feb. 2024 Page 1 of 2 Interior Oil Eggshell
Limewash
- Existing limewash finish
- Surfaces must be clean and grease free. Remove all loose and flaking limewash. Loose render or mortar should be replaced. Cracks must be hacked out and filled with exterior grade filler. Surfaces which have become powdery should be brushed down before painting and sprayed or brushed with water to reduce suction. Areas contaminated with fungal or algal growth should be treated with a proprietary fungicidal wash or with a 25% solution of household bleach, followed by thorough cleaning to remove deposits. Modern masonry finishes should be completely removed before using this product.
Tom's Oil Eggshell
- Application Climate
- Substrate and air temperature should be 10˚C or above for application and during cure, and a minimum of 3˚C above the dew point. Avoid painting in temperatures above 25˚C. Ensure that the moisture content of wood is below 15% before coating. Damp or rotting wood should never be painted, as this will result in failure by flaking, blistering, or cracking. Avoid painting when there is a risk of rain or frost during application and drying periods Feb. 2024 Page 1 of 2 Tom’s Oil Eggshell
- Existing paint finish
- Clean and degrease with a suitable detergent or sugar soap. Abrade with medium grade sand paper to provide a key. Apply one coat of Little Greene Intelligent ASP to promote adhesion to previous coating.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
Traditional Oil Gloss
- Existing paint finish
- Clean and degrease with a suitable detergent or sugar soap. Abrade with medium grade sand paper to provide a key. Apply one coat of Little Greene ASP to promote adhesion to previous coating.
- General
- Remove any surface imperfections and repair any defects to ensure a premium finish.
- Metals
- New ferrous/non-ferrous metalwork should be hand or mechanically cleaned, to remove any surface rust before application. Bare or corroded Iron or Steel will require treating with 2 coats of Little Greene Intelligent ASP.
- New wood
- For soft woods, knots should be sealed with knotting compound to prevent staining and then primed with Little Greene Intelligent ASP Resinous hard woods require cleaning and treatment with Little Greene Aluminium Wood Primer (consult the relevant product data sheets for further details) prior to undercoating. Ensure moisture content of the timber is below 15% before commencing application. Damp wood should never be painted as this may give rise to blistering, flaking, cracking and premature coating failure.
- Plastics
- For long term performance & durability, clean and thoroughly abrade all surfaces to provide a key for application. For optimum results, prime with Little Greene Intelligent ASP. Green oak should not be painted unless it has been weathered for at least 6 months. Feb. 2024 Page 1 of 2 Traditional Oil Gloss
Little Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Wood Primer PAS | primer | — | — | — | — | 350 g/L |
| Wall Primer Sealer PAS | primer | — | — | — | — | 6 g/L |
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