12 tasty paint colours for Macmillan Coffee Morning
The countdown is on to our Macmillan Coffee Morning, so we thought we’d take you through 12 tasty colours ahead of the big day.
Who knew cakes and sweet treats had inspired so many paint colour names!
'Cupcake' by Earthborn Described by Earthborn as 'sweet pink icing', it looks as yummy as it sounds. It gives a beautiful, delicate and feminine look to any space it is used in.
'Shortbread' by Benjamin Moore Benjamin Moore sums up this colour as 'a perfectly baked Scottish teacake. Warm, golden and delicious' and we couldn't agree more. This colour would absolutely glow in a sunny room.
'Cooking Apple Green' by Farrow & Ball Gaining its name from the 'fresh, shiny skin of apples used in many favourite desserts', this colour is a classic, much like the well-loved desserts. Farrow & Ball describe it as 'charmingly familiar'. It makes the thought of heading into the 'ber' months a little more bearable with the promise of ripe apples and warming desserts.
'Fresh Flour' by Dulux Heritage This colour is named after sacks of flour but is more of a pale, yellow-toned cream. Dulux says the colour tint more closely resembles flour once 'baked into a tasty cupcake or Victoria sponge'.
'Chocolate Colour' by Little Greene The deepest shade in this blog post, Chocolate Colour is summarised as a 'rich, almost edible shade'. It would look beautiful on trim or alongside brighter colours.
'Biscuit' by Farrow & Ball (archive collection) This colour perfectly demonstrates a mid-neutral tone, great for bringing warmth and richness while staying away from anything 'too brown'. It definitely makes us want to put the kettle on and enjoy a biscuit or two!
'Vanilla' by Earthborn 'A luxurious cream', this colour is just as creamy and thick as the Earthborn paint itself! Beautiful to paint with and it pairs well with other colours.
'Rhubarb' by Paint & Paper Library Cooking with rhubarb adds bright colour and bold flavour to dishes, and this colour by Paint & Paper Library also adds that same element of hidden surprise. Suggested uses include using it on the inside of kitchen cupboards or a child's wardrobe to add bright, vivid and unexpected pops of colour around your home.
'Tea with Florence' by Little Greene Tea drinking became a fashionable ritual in 18th-century Britain, inspired by a growing fascination with Asia, and this rich blue-green shade takes its name from that tradition. It’s a characterful colour that brings a sense of history and tradition into the home. We can’t wait to share a cup of tea with you at our upcoming Macmillan event!
'Cake Batter' by Benjamin Moore This colour is summarised by Benjamin Moore as being 'sweet, creamy and decadent. Sometimes licking the spoon is just as good as eating the cake'. A beautiful soft, light colour perfect for a calming space.
'Florentine Red' by Dulux Heritage 'Sumptuous and dramatic' describes this rich and highly-pigmented shade. It definitely makes an impact and has us thinking of the bright, chewy and sweet cherries often used in Florentines! We can't promise there'll be Florentines at our Coffee and Cake event, but you can take a look at this beautiful colour board in our shop.
'Teacup' by Earthborn A delicate colour sitting somewhere between grey and blue. A colour as timeless as enjoying a cuppa with loved ones on a rainy afternoon.
We can mix all of these tasty colours in our shop. Come and take a look at the colour board when you stop by for Coffee and Cake at the shop on the 25th of September. All donations going towards supporting Macmillan. All the details of our Macmillan Coffee Morning event can be found here.
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