Peignoir

Peignoir’s hazy elegance

Peignoir is the colour of vintage tulle—soft, greyed-off, and slightly mysterious. It behaves like a neutral in daylight, lending bedrooms and dressing rooms a delicate glow, yet under lamplight it reveals a lavender smudge that feels instantly luxurious. Because the pigment is muted, it works with both modern concrete and ornate plasterwork, making it a flexible choice for renters and renovators alike.

The shade looks best when you treat it as a wraparound backdrop. Paint ceilings and trim to blur edges, or pair it with chalky off-whites such as Skimming Stone to highlight mouldings without creating stark contrast. For more dramatic schemes, ground it with chocolate accents like Wainscot.

Auditioning dupes and finishes

Dupes should preserve Peignoir’s grey base; if they lean peach, the sophistication fades. Paint large sample boards, place them beside marble, brass, and textiles you already own, and observe through daylight and evening. Bathrooms or busy dressing rooms benefit from moisture-resistant eggshells, while calm living spaces can lean into limewash or dead-flat emulsions to emphasise the powdery finish.

When pairing with built-ins or trims, look to Pavilion Gray for a cool counterpoint or Sulking Room Pink for a moodier accent. Keep sheen levels consistent—Peignoir’s softness is quickly lost if glossy trims sit next to matte walls.

Where Peignoir excel

Peignoir is perfect for bedrooms, reading corners, and ensuites where you want gentle light bounce without starkness. It transforms wardrobes, bathroom vanity units, and interior doors, especially when paired with reeded glass or brushed nickel hardware. The trade-off is that pale pinks can highlight roller marks, so invest in quality tools and feather edges carefully. Style with linen drapes, plaster pendants, and smoky mirrors; add charcoal textiles or burgundy accents if you crave contrast. The result is a palette that feels modern yet quietly nostalgic—exactly what you want from a colour named after a silk dressing gown.