Coolabah Green Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Coolabah Green in Your Space

Annie Sloan grew up in Australia, and the Coolabah eucalyptus — that distinctly Australian tree with its silvery, blue-green leaves — is part of the landscape she came home to as a child. This colour is named for it. Not a bright or saturated green, but the particular grey-green of eucalyptus leaves in full sun — soft, slightly dusty, with a blue tone that gives it an eau de Nil quality that feels both completely Australian and quietly timeless.

There is something grounding about Coolabah Green. It has the quality of a colour that has always been there — on old verandah furniture, on the painted timber of a Federation-era home, on garden pieces that have weathered a few seasons and are better for it. It works with almost everything around it without ever demanding attention for itself, and that restraint is exactly what makes it so useful and so beautiful.

Colour Companions

Soft & Neutral

• Country Grey — warm and unhurried, alongside Coolabah Green it creates a pairing of quiet, earthy neutrals that feels completely resolved and full of gentle character
• Paris Grey — cool and poised, it finds a beautiful, considered ease alongside Coolabah Green that feels sophisticated and completely uncontrived

Warm & Harmonious

• Cream — soft and warmly white, alongside Coolabah Green it creates a classic, harmonious pairing that feels fresh and full of quiet light
• Old Ochre — faded and gently earthy, it brings a beautiful warmth to Coolabah Green that feels grounded and completely natural

Soft & Romantic

• Scandinavian Pink — earthy and terracotta-warm, alongside Coolabah Green it creates an unexpected but completely harmonious pairing that feels warm, considered, and full of quiet charm

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — the natural finish for Coolabah Green, it protects while preserving the full soft, blue-toned grey-green quality of the colour
• Dark Wax — worked into details and edges, it deepens the earthy quality of Coolabah Green and adds a beautiful weathered patina that feels completely authentic

How to Apply

Coolabah Green covers beautifully in two coats, each layer building the soft, considered depth that makes this colour so distinctive. Its blue-grey quality settles beautifully as it dries — always let each coat dry fully before assessing coverage or applying wax.

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.