Tuesday's Child

At #E7E0D1, this shade reads as a soft, pale stone-beige with a clearly warm undertone. It lifts light rather than holding onto it, so rooms feel brighter and more open without the sharpness of a white. In a north-facing room it can take on a slightly cooler, greyer edge and feel quieter; in south-facing light the warmth comes forward and it looks fuller and more sunlit. It works well beside oak, walnut and painted trims in off-white, putty or deeper brown neutrals, and the matt and eggshell finishes will suit walls and woodwork depending on the level of sheen you want.

Use it in living rooms, bedrooms or hallways where you want a neutral that sits back behind curtains and upholstery in linen, taupe, camel or soft olive. It also suits skirting, doors and joinery alongside natural wood tones and muted patterned fabrics.