Cathedral Stone Range
Our signature palette draws from Rouen limestone façades: warm greige walls at NCS S 2002-Y50R, charcoal trim at S 7000-N, and ceiling planes in chalk white S 0500-N. This combination flatters both natural and artificial light throughout the day.
Accent pigment appears only in terracotta pendant shades and single feature walls at S 3040-Y60R, never exceeding 12 percent of total wall area.
River Mist Variant
Cooler concepts for north-facing units use blue-grey bases at S 2005-B50G with mist-white ceilings and pewter metal accents. Upholstery shifts to sage linen at S 3005-G40Y, maintaining warmth through textile rather than paint.
River Mist suits basement-level commercial spaces with limited direct sunlight and higher humidity from Seine proximity.
Timber Frame Warmth
Heritage building concepts expose original oak beams stained at S 4010-Y30R while new plaster receives S 1502-Y40R. The contrast celebrates structural history without pastiche reproduction of medieval colour schemes.
Floor stains match beam tones within one NCS step to create cohesive vertical wood surfaces from plinth to rafter.
Documentation Format
Palette sheets list NCS notation, approximate RAL equivalents, and recommended paint systems: matt emulsion for walls, satinwood for joinery, floor oil for timber. Contractors receive fan-deck chips glued to specification cards.
Standalone palette commissions for existing painted shells cost €950 including site colour matching under D65 lighting conditions.
Psychological Intent
Colour choices aim to slow perceived time—guests should feel unhurried regardless of actual dwell duration. Low-contrast wall and ceiling junctions reduce visual noise, while warmer floor tones anchor the body spatially.
We avoid high-saturation colours that stimulate rapid turnover, reserving vivid hues for exterior signage concepts outside our interior scope.
Revision Process
Palette revisions swap accent pigments and upholstery tones without restructuring base neutrals. Clients review painted A4 samples on site before final specification lock, billed as part of the included revision allowance.
Rush sample production within 48 hours incurs a €120 expedite fee covering courier delivery across Rouen.