De Nimes

De Nimes is denim for your walls

Inspired by workwear cloth, De Nimes delivers a chalky blue with grey undertones. It has more character than navy but feels calmer than teal, making it ideal for kitchen islands, paneled living rooms, and wardrobe doors. Because it isn’t overly saturated, it plays well with timber, brass, and stone.

Wrap a room in De Nimes for a cocooning effect or balance it with Pigeon or Drop Cloth to keep the palette grounded. Add texture through velvet sofas, wool rugs, or cane-backed chairs to stop the colour feeling flat.

Dialling in dupes and finishes

When colour-matching, make sure the sample keeps that gritty denim quality. Paint large boards, view them alongside countertops and flooring, and check how they react to warm and cool light. For cabinetry, opt for durable satin or specialist cabinet paints; for walls, washable matt keeps the pigment powdery while surviving daily life.

Always prime MDF with a tinted undercoat—rich blues can streak if the basecoat is patchy. If you’re pairing De Nimes with deeper hues like Hague Blue, align sheen levels so the transitions feel refined.

Where De Nimes excels

Use it on kitchen islands, bespoke wardrobes, interior doors, or dramatic living rooms. It brings instant character to new-build spaces and highlights architectural mouldings in older homes. Finish with antique brass, matt black fixtures, or artisan tiles to let the denim tone shine without overpowering the rest of the scheme.