Capri Pink Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Capri Pink in Your Space

Capri Pink is named for the glamorous Italian island, but its spirit belongs to the whole world. This is the hot pink that appears in Mexican textiles, Pakistani truck art, Romany caravan interiors — the vivid, joyful pink that folk traditions across the globe have reached for independently, because some colours are simply too alive to be contained by any single culture. There is a reason this pink keeps appearing everywhere. It works.

It is a true hot pink — not pastel, not muted, not apologetic. It has real depth and energy, the kind that makes a piece impossible to walk past without stopping. Use it as a bold accent alongside cool brights and it creates a tension that feels completely intentional. Buffer it with warm, cocoa-toned neutrals and it becomes something more sophisticated and more surprising. However you use it, Capri Pink commits fully — and that commitment is exactly what makes it so captivating.

Colour Companions

Warm & Classic

• Original — warm and creamy, alongside Capri Pink it creates a pairing that softens the hot pink just enough to feel considered and full of warmth
• Country Grey — cool and earthy, it provides the perfect grounding for Capri Pink — the grey making the pink feel more vivid and more alive

Deep & Grounding

• Graphite — dark and full of conviction, alongside Capri Pink it creates a pairing that feels bold, graphic, and completely striking
• Olive — muted and richly green, it creates an unexpected contrast with Capri Pink that feels alive, earthy, and full of global folk energy

Cool & Fresh

• Louis Blue — faded and softly blue, alongside Capri Pink it creates a pairing that feels playful, considered, and full of gentle, unexpected charm

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — the natural finish for Capri Pink, it protects while preserving the vivid, energetic quality of the colour completely
• Dark Wax — used sparingly into details and edges, it adds depth and grounds the hot pink in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated

When You Want to Mix

Capri Pink adds instant energy and warmth to any colour it is blended with — use it when you want a shade that feels more vivid and more alive without losing its original character.

How to Apply

Capri Pink is bold and covers beautifully in two coats, each layer deepening the vivid, energetic quality that makes this colour so distinctive. As an accent — on drawer fronts, chair legs, or interior surfaces — even a single coat creates real impact.

One of our favourite results with Capri Pink is a 50/50 mix with Old White — it creates a warm, bright bubblegum pink that keeps all the energy of the original but with just enough softness to feel completely at home on a larger piece.

The Chalk Paint® Difference

Annie Sloan invented Chalk Paint® in 1990 and it changed furniture painting forever. The formula is water-based, ultra-low VOC (2.2g/l), and virtually odour-free — and it bonds to almost any surface without the stripping, sanding, or priming that traditional paints demand. One tin, one brush, and you're ready to go.

It works on timber, metal, concrete, brick, laminate, and plastic. Indoors or out. Smooth and matte or heavily textured. The finish is entirely yours to decide.

Before You Begin

Give your tin a good stir — no shaking needed. Load your brush and work in smooth, even strokes. One coat often surprises you with how much it covers; a second coat gives you full, solid opacity. Always let each coat dry completely before continuing.

Making It Your Own

• Build up thick layers for a sculptural, impasto effect, then seal with wax
• Sand back lightly once dry to reveal what's underneath and create genuine, earned wear
• Add a little water to thin the paint into a translucent wash that lets the wood grain breathe through
• Blend colours directly on the piece — Chalk Paint® mixes beautifully for completely custom results

Sealing & Protection

Annie Sloan Clear Wax is the classic finish — it protects and adds a subtle, natural sheen. Dark Wax settles into mouldings and edges for depth and shadow. For outdoor pieces or high-traffic surfaces, Annie Sloan Lacquer gives a harder, weather-resistant finish.

A Few Questions We Hear Often

Will it work outside?
Yes — seal it with Annie Sloan Lacquer and it will handle the elements beautifully.

Does it have to be sealed?
Not always. Decorative pieces that won't see daily wear can be left as they are. For anything that gets touched, wiped, or sat on regularly, wax or lacquer will protect your work.

Can I mix my own colours?
Absolutely — it's one of the great joys of Chalk Paint®. Mix directly in the tin or on the piece itself.

Which brush should I use?
Annie Sloan's Flat Brush gives a smooth, even finish. Her Round Brush is ideal for working paint into carved details and creating texture.

How much do I need?
One litre covers approximately 13 square metres. The 120ml size is perfect for smaller pieces, testing colours, and mixing experiments.