This colour has been archived, please visit the ‘Archived Colours’ page for more information HERE
It would seem that Black became a decorating colour when we started to use it for chimney backs and some woodwork in the 17th century. It was originally based on carbon from burning oils but mention of the modern way to mix it using carbon came in Tingry’s manual in the 1830s and I have christened our oil-free natural version accordingly! At Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, we declare all our ingredients, Tingry is made up of carbon black, white, blue and earth pigment, to give a ‘near’ black for a dark sophisticated look when applied to walls or woodwork.
We strongly advise ordering a sample pot of this colour before committing to a paint tin as the light can greatly affect this dark grey/blue colour.
I have always wanted to create a house with dark walls. You have to get the balance right though - go for striking, not gloomy. Tingry is the perfect choice.
Sue Jones, Founder of OKA
£5.00 – £114.00
We offer all our colours in 3 unrivalled finishes which are all easy to apply, durable, breathable and toxin-free.
Our Emulsion has a soft, matt finish with 2% sheen, perfect for your walls and ceilings. It has great coverage and can be applied evenly in just 2 coats. Works flawlessly over new, primed plaster. Sold in 2.5 and 5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Eggshell has a satin finish with 20% sheen so still has a softness to it. Perfect for woodwork and metalwork this finish is easy to apply. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Gloss is our highest satin product with an 80% sheen. This product is perfect for interior and exterior woodwork and metalwork with a durable finish. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Brush up on your painting skills by watching our handy ‘How To’ tutorials and to make sure you are ready to get painting shop our preparatory products.
We have spent years perfecting our pioneering plant-based paints and we are proud of the product we have created using gentle chemistry and a lot of dedication to making a more sustainable paint! We believe we are pioneers in creating natural paints using plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemical derived products.
Unlike many other paint brands, what’s in our tins is on our tins! We declare all of our ingredients, read our full list of ingredients and learn more about how our paint is made.
We use our local courier service called APC which is based in Hereford. APC operates franchises throughout the country and we can deliver parcels throughout the UK on an overnight service.
We are not able to offer returns, as all of our paint is mixed to order and therefore is a bespoke product.
NB: We will accept returns of non bespoke products which include preparatory products.
If you believe your paint is faulty, please contact our team.
Tonal palette
Make up your colour moodboarduse fabrics and furnishings in these colours to get the look
‘The shade changes beautifully with the light and goes from more of a neutral to a very slight plaster pink, and feels elegant whilst giving the room depth. It’s always been important to me to try and soften the old gnarly features of the stone and beams which we have here so that it never …
I just wanted to email you to say that we are so thrilled with all the paint colours. We are surrounded by boxes and chaos but keep looking at all the loveliness and smiling! We are so pleased that we chose your gorgeous paints – such beautiful colours with so much depth, warmth, strength and …
Getting the canvas of your room right is a challenge for any interior designer, so I was delighted when I discovered the Edward Bulmer paint range. The natural pigments that they use in their paints really do bring your interior to life and give their palettes a versatility and depth that I have failed to find elsewhere. …
I knew I wanted to paint the ceiling yellow the minute I saw this room, and specifically this colour, Naples Yellow. it is the most hopeful and happiest colour, and makes me think of Positano beach umbrellas – particularly as I can see the sea from the window. It’s my bedroom ceiling, so it’s …
The first colour I knew I wanted to use was ‘Invisible Green’ by Edward Bulmer in the drawing room. I realised that I’ve never met a bright green room I don’t love, yet I rarely use the colour. This is the green of Babar’s coat – a shade that goes with so much, as it …
We have created this calculator to help you estimate the amount of paint you will need for your project. Please note that this is only an estimate, based on normal surfaces with two coats of paint.
Please check our practical painting advice - if you are painting onto a very absorbent surface, you may need more paint, and for best results, you may need to prime your surfaces.
If you end up with any leftover paint, get inspired with ways to use any excess paint - it's even compostable!
What are you painting?
Our natural matt emulsion is perfect for interior walls and ceilings.
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This estimate is based on the dimensions of your room, minus the space taken by average doors and windows.
For this area, we suggest would be adequate.
Our water based eggshell or gloss is ideal for woodwork or metalwork.
This estimate is based on skirting and the doors/windows you tell us about. 1 litre should cover 2-3 doors or 20m of skirting.
