Jaipur Pink Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Jaipur Pink in Your Space

Jaipur has been called the Pink City for good reason. In the heart of Rajasthan, the buildings are washed in terracotta and dusty rose — colours that have been baked by sun and softened by time until they feel less like paint and more like the city itself. This colour takes its name and its spirit from that place.

It is an earthy, muted pink with real sophistication — the kind that comes from age rather than intention. Think traditional lime plaster, sun-faded walls, pigment that has settled into its surroundings over decades. It sits as naturally in a French interior or an Italian courtyard as it does in India, because this quality of faded, dusty warmth is universal. And for anyone who thinks they don't like pink — this is the one that changes their mind.

Colour Companions

Deep & Dramatic

• Tyrian Plum — rich and aubergine-toned, alongside Jaipur Pink it creates a pairing that feels deeply considered, warm, and full of quiet jewel-like character
• Olive — muted and richly green, it finds a beautiful earthy resolution alongside Jaipur Pink that feels organic, considered, and full of global warmth

Warm & Earthy

• Primer Red — dark and deeply earthy, alongside Jaipur Pink it creates a pairing that feels richly Indian in character — warm, grounded, and full of ancient colour story
• Old Ochre — faded and warmly yellow, it finds a natural ease with Jaipur Pink that feels sun-baked, earthy, and completely resolved

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — the natural finish for Jaipur Pink, it protects while preserving the dusty, earthy quality of the colour completely
• Dark Wax — worked into details and edges, it deepens the ancient plaster quality of Jaipur Pink and adds a beautiful, considered patina

When You Want to Mix

Jaipur Pink lightens beautifully to create softer, dustier pinks — or add Arles to push it towards a warm, earthy ochre. It is one of the most mixable colours in the palette.

How to Apply

Jaipur Pink builds beautifully in two coats, each layer deepening the dusty, earthy warmth that makes this colour so distinctive. For the most authentic plaster-like quality, apply with a slightly dry brush and allow the texture to develop naturally — the result feels genuinely and beautifully aged.

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.