Little Greene Scree 227, with its understated composition of RGB(89,90,87), exudes the subtle sophistication of a shade known as Charcoal. This hue, often associated with modern elegance and balanced neutrality, seamlessly blends into diverse design palettes, offering a timeless backdrop. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for creating spaces that prioritize both calmness and style.
Color Description
Scree 227 is a grey shade with a humble provenance, originating from the nineteenth century as a mix of leftover paint colors, an early example of paint recycling.
Undertones
The color has a neutral grey tone without specific dominant undertones, making it versatile for various decorative schemes.
Color Values
- Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 15, indicating it is a relatively dark shade.
- L*ab values: Approximately 45.6, -1.9, 0.
- RGB values: 105, 109, 108.
- CMYK values: Based on the RGB conversion, with exact values provided as 45.6, -1.9, 0, translating to a grey tone.
Usage
- Interior: Can be used on walls, ceilings, woodwork, and floors with various finishes such as Absolute Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Eggshell, and more.
- Exterior: Ideal for window frames, external doors, gates, garden furniture, and timber outbuildings using Intelligent Exterior Eggshell.
Atmosphere
- Creates a subtle and classic atmosphere due to its neutral grey tone.
- Can be paired with lighter shades like Shallows and Wood Ash, or contrasted with darker shades like Lamp Black to create a balanced and harmonious color scheme.
Little Greene Scree 227 Color Alternative
Little Greene Scree 227 is renowned for its refined, earthy appeal that has inspired a range of comparable alternatives in contemporary design. Tikkurila Fig V502 and Tikkurila S488 serve as excellent substitutes, offering similar tonal depth and warmth for those who appreciate Little Greene Scree 227. Additionally, Dulux Night Jewels 2 00NN 13/000 stands as a compelling alternative, ensuring designers have a versatile palette to achieve the perfect ambiance.
Bathroom
For a bathroom, Little Greene Scree 227 paired with Intelligent Matt Emulsion delivers a reliable and enduring finish that withstands steam and condensation. This finish provides a flat appearance with a low sheen that remains robust even in high-humidity areas, ensuring both durability and ease of cleaning.
Recommended for spaces with frequent use, this finish is designed to be scrubbable and child-safe, meeting environmental standards with minimal VOC emissions. Proper curing time is critical for optimal adhesion and maintaining its long-lasting appearance in residential settings.
Bedroom
For a bedroom color scheme, Little Greene Scree 227 offers an elegant foundation that enhances the overall ambiance when paired with artwork in various hues. Muted accents such as Light Peachblossom or Bone China Blue provide gentle contrast, while a bolder choice like Phthalo Green can energize the space with a dynamic splash.
Available in several finishes—with distinct levels of durability and sheen—it adapts well to different surfaces including walls, ceilings, and woodwork. This flexibility lets you tailor the setting to create either a calm, serene retreat or a more lively, contrasting atmosphere.
Kitchen
For a kitchen color scheme, Little Greene Scree 227 offers durability and practicality, especially when finished in Intelligent Matt. Ideal for high-traffic areas, this finish provides a quick-drying, washable surface with a low sheen that is both stain-resistant and environmentally friendly, making it a strong choice for kitchen walls and radiators.
The tone of Scree 227 lends itself well to blending with complementary hues like Light Peachblossom or Bone China Blue to introduce warmth and elegance, while the addition of contrasting accents, such as Carmine, creates a striking visual impact. Its clean and adaptable nature supports a range of kitchen design styles from traditional to modern.
Living Room
Little Greene Scree 227 brings a rich, deep tone to the living room that creates an inviting and distinctive atmosphere. Its durable finishes are engineered for high-traffic areas, offering washable and eco-friendly solutions that ensure practicality without sacrificing style.
This striking color forms an excellent backdrop for displaying artwork and harmonizing with a range of accent hues. It pairs beautifully with both subtle muted shades and bolder tones, allowing homeowners to craft spaces that are both visually engaging and functionally sound.
Outdoor
For home outdoor color, Little Greene Scree 227 offers an excellent solution when applied with the Intelligent Exterior Eggshell finish. This water-based product self-primes on new and bare wood, making it ideal for enhancing exterior features such as doors, window frames, gates, and garden furniture.
Its formulation is virtually odourless and works to inhibit mould and algal growth, ensuring reliable performance in various weather conditions. With a low sheen finish that dries quickly and is fully washable, this paint provides a durable and flexible protective layer for outdoor spaces.
