Joanna

At #EBEAE0, Joanna reads as a pale, creamy neutral with a gentle grey undertone, so it feels settled rather than sugary or white. On walls it lifts the light without glare, giving a room a calm, even tone that stays understated beside both painted joinery and upholstered pieces. In a north-facing room it can cool slightly and show more of its grey side, while in south-facing light the warmth comes forward and the colour feels softer and creamier. It works well next to natural oak, walnut and limed woods, and also gives a clean backdrop to linen, wool and muted patterned curtains.

This is a good choice for living rooms, bedrooms and hallways where you want a restrained neutral that still feels warm. It suits painted skirtings and doors, or can sit beside upholstered furniture in taupe, stone, olive or faded blue shades.