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A WARM NEUTRAL
Mushroom
A brown-based neutral with grey undertones, providing an earthy warmth without overtly yellow hues.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COLOUR?
Colour Overview
- Offers an understated elegance to any home
- A delicate shade that balances warmth with grey undertones
- Its neutrality ensures it adapts and remains balanced in any lighting
- Provides an alternative to Witney Cream for those who want a neutral without a yellow base
Ideal for: North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Complementary colours: Black, Anthracite Grey, White
Undertones: Grey
Style: Works well on both modern and traditional homes
Projects using Mushroom from our community
Shane Bond
David Jones
Sarah Brasher
Scot Kennedy
Keith Pattison
Gillian Reading
Insights from the experts
EXPERT INSIGHTS
How to use Mushroom
Mushroom’s neutrality and adaptable nature makes it an excellent choice for homes of any style, lighting or situation. This is thanks to its neutrality, which allows it to feel balanced in different lighting scenarios, never feeling cold or flat out of direct light, while not overly warm in sunlight.
It is particularly effective for creating a modern, sophisticated look that thoughtfully echoes traditional architecture and design.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Colour Combinations
The strength of Mushroom’s carefully balanced hue is that it creates a perfect base for a range of colour schemes. When combined with White as a secondary colour, it creates a timeless, sophisticated look that provides potential for a variety of other design choices, from bold statement doors to contemporary window colour choices. Its lightness also makes it an ideal pairing with dark shades like Black and Anthracite Grey. Both create striking contrast for accents, while Mushroom’s lack of yellow undertones allows it to harmonise particularly well with the subtle blue tones of Anthracite Grey, something warmer neutrals struggle to achieve as effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of shade does Mushroom have?
Mushroom is a mid-neutral with subtle taupe and grey undertones. It balances warm and cool tones, making it an incredibly adaptable choice for exteriors that want softness without being too pale or too dark.
Will it make my home look dull or flat?
Mushroom has a natural depth and looks different in various lighting. In bright sunlight it feels light and warm, whilst in shade or on a north facing home it seems more muted and sophisticated. It adds character to a house without overpowering its surroundings.
Does Mushroom Masonry paint only suit rural homes?
Mushroom’s versatility is one of its strengths as a masonry paint colour. It works beautifully on countryside homes and cottages, as it blends harmoniously with natural surroundings, but also works on more modern homes like semi-detached houses, terraces or new builds as it has a grounding depth to it.
Is it a good choice if my home is surrounded by greenery?
Absolutely, Mushroom blends well with greenery due to its earthiness. It enhances natural surroundings and creates a balanced, earthy-toned neutral palette that feels harmonious with its landscape.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Order your Mushroom sampleWhen choosing a colour to paint the outside of your home, you want to be confident you’ve made the right choice, especially when using a masonry paint that will last over 25 years like Emperor Masonry Paint.
The best way to test paint colours is with our hand-painted colour cards. These can be moved around to see a colour in different lights and times of day to see how the colour will look in practice.
Similar colours
Magnolia
The iconic off-white shade. Magnolia is a light and soft cream with blush undertones, making it a hugely popular colour for those looking for an alternative to white.
Pale Stone
Pale Stone is a beautiful soft neutral with a tiny hint of warm beige, creating a real sense of calm and comfort that is both modern and classic.
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