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BEST FOR A SOFT BACKDROP

Graphite wall paint, £49.95 for 2.5ltr, Annie Sloan

BEST PAIRED WITH MUTED SHADES

Liberty Good Home durable matt emulsion, £17 for 2.5ltr, B&Q

BEST FOR A COSY INTERIOR

Paean Black estate emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball

BEST FOR TEAL UNDERTONES

Midnight Regal Select flat, from £24.50 for 0.94ltr, Benjamin Moore

BEST FOR PITCH BLACK

Jack Black absolute matt emulsion, £48.50 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene