A warm mid grey
This warm and contemporary grey is renowned for its characterful paint name, originally created by John Fowler, the notable English interior designer. Elephant's Breath reads as an uplifting mid grey with its hint of magenta, but can become almost lilac in the cooler light of west facing rooms. Try offsetting with Charleston Gray and London Clay for an invitingly earthy scheme with more intense accents, or pair with other Contemporary Neutrals such as the softer Strong White for a sense of neutrality and calm.
How much paint will I need ?
Coverage of each paint finish is shown below, the figures are "per coat" and we always recommend at least two coats.
Dead Flat |
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750ml | 9 Square Metres |
2.5 Litres | 30 Square Metres |
5 Litres | 60 Square Metres |
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Estate Emulsion |
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2.5 Litres | 35 Square Metres |
5 Litres | 70 Square Metres |
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Modern Emulsion |
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2.5 Litres | 30 Square Metres |
5 Litres | 50 Square Metres |
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Flat Eggshell |
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750ml | 9 Square Metres |
2.5 Litres | 30 Square Metres |
5 Litres | 60 Square Metres |
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Modern Eggshell |
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750ml | 9 Square Metres |
2.5 Litres | 30 Square Metres |
5 Litres | 60 Square Metres |
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Full Gloss |
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750ml | 9 Square Metres |
2.5 Litres | 30 Square Metres |
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Exterior Masonry |
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5 Litres | 40 Square Metres |
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Exterior Eggshell |
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750ml | 9 Square Metres |
2.5 Litres | 32 Square Metres |
Elephants Breath No. 229
Complementary white: Strong White
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Mid Tones


