Honfleur Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Honfleur in Your Space

Honfleur is named for a harbour town in Normandy where the light falls differently — warm and golden and full of the kind of depth that only comes from a place that has been painted and repainted by artists for centuries. That quality lives in this colour. It is a dark brown with real warmth at its heart, rich and earthy and completely resolved, the kind of brown that feels as though it belongs to the landscape rather than a paint tin.

It draws equally from the rustic French countryside and the clean, considered lines of Mid-century Modern design — a range that speaks to how genuinely versatile this colour is. Honfleur is dark enough to anchor a piece with real conviction and warm enough to feel inviting rather than heavy. It is a brown that rewards every application.

Colour Companions

Soft & Classic

• Paris Grey — cool and quietly understated, alongside Honfleur it creates a pairing that feels considered, grounded, and full of quiet French character
• French Linen — natural and softly grey, it finds a beautiful earthy ease with Honfleur that feels rustic, warm, and completely resolved
• Antoinette — delicate and softly pink, alongside Honfleur it creates an elegant contrast that feels classical, considered, and full of gentle beauty

Soft & Aged

• Versailles — soft and yellow-green, it finds a painterly, organic ease with Honfleur that feels deeply considered and full of quiet character
• Duck Egg Blue — chalky and softly blue-green, alongside Honfleur it creates a pairing that feels aged, layered, and full of gentle, pastoral charm

Fresh & Vivid

• Antibes Green — bright and full of tropical energy, it creates a striking contrast with Honfleur that feels bold, alive, and completely unexpected in the best possible way

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — the natural finish for Honfleur, it protects while preserving the rich, warm depth of the colour completely
• Dark Wax — worked into details and edges, it deepens the earthy warmth of Honfleur and adds a beautiful, considered richness

When You Want to Mix

Honfleur adds warmth, depth, and earthy richness to any colour it is blended with — use it when you want a shade that feels darker and more grounded without losing its original character.

How to Apply

Honfleur builds beautifully in two coats, each layer deepening the rich, warm brown that makes this colour so distinctive. It works equally well as a smooth, considered finish or built up for a more textured, rustic result — both feel entirely right.

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.