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The art of tonal colour

Known for creating spaces that feel both considered and effortless, A New Day founder Andrew Jonathan Griffiths has an instinctive understanding of how colour shapes mood and light. For this edit, he shares some of his favourite paint makers, in hues that anchor his rooms while allowing them to breathe – from soft clay neutrals to muted greens. Each colour tells a story: the calm of early light, the warmth of aged plaster, the countryside.

A New Day

Curated by A New Day

Published 8 months ago

The art of tonal colour
A New Day
A modern dining nook features a light wood table, a built-in bench with cushions, a woven chair, minimal wall art, a black wall lamp, and a neutral pendant light, with a plant and tea set on the table.

Tone on Tone Neutrals

A favourite in the industry, Paint & Paper Library offers tonal neutrals in an ultra-matte, chalky finish. Their shades create a cohesive, high-end finish.
A plain, solid light beige background with no visible patterns, objects, or text.

Paint and Paper Library

Sand I

£31
A plain, solid light beige or cream-colored background with no visible patterns, objects, or text.

Paint and Paper Library

Sand II

£31
A rust-colored sofa with white and patterned cushions sits against a light gray wall, beneath two abstract black-and-white artworks. An open doorway reveals a tiled floor and a staircase beyond.

Inspirational New Colours

London-based Pickleson Paints is a joy. Inspired by the Italian countryside, this neutral carries soft green undertones. Their brilliant website talks through complementary colours.
A light pink paint can with gold trim featuring minimalist text that reads The Pickleson Co. Paint in bold red letters on a plain beige background.

Pickleson

Le Nozze Stone

£37
A metal can viewed from above on a light gray background, showing the circular lid and a spiral pattern in the center, with a long shadow cast to the right.

Farrow & Ball

No. 22 Light Blue

£33
A beige-painted staircase with simple vertical railings, clean lines, and a curved doorway detail beneath the steps. The walls, stairs, and door are all a matching warm neutral color, creating a minimalist, modern look.

Atmospheric Washes

Andrew’s approach to colour is not about statement, but atmosphere. This colour wash embraces the depth of Edward Bulmer Paint’s natural earth and mineral pigments.
A solid light beige color fills the entire image with no visible patterns, objects, or gradients.

Edward Bulmer

Clove

£66
A cozy nursery features a beige rocking chair with wooden legs, a blue stool, a white rug, and a large arched built-in shelf filled with books, baskets, and decor. Soft natural light enters through a window on the left.

First Light Neutrals

The walls, ceiling and woodwork here is a warm, soft neutral, inspired by dawn, by Little Green Paint. Its high light reflectance makes rooms feel airy and spacious.
A plain, solid light beige background with no visible objects, text, or patterns.

Little Greene

First Light

£36
A plain background filled with a solid light beige or tan color, with no visible patterns, objects, or text.

Paint and Paper Library

Beeswax

£31
A cozy window nook with yellow walls, beige cushions, and a small toy car on the seat. Large windows bring in natural light, and framed artwork decorates the wall above a white radiator.

Mixing In Deeps

For a classic yet fun look, perfect for a child’s room, painting the lower half of a wall in a deep tone adds richness without overwhelming the space.
A solid, flat background filled with a warm, golden yellow color. There are no visible patterns, textures, objects, or text.

Paint and Paper Library

Pollen II

£31
A plain, solid light beige background with no visible patterns, objects, or text.

Paint and Paper Library

Cashmere II

£31