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Affogato

Little GreeneSweet Treats

Brown

Affogato is a published paint colour from Little Greene.

At a glance

Manufacturer
Little Greene
Collection
Sweet Treats
Colour family
Brown
Available finishes
13

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For interior walls and ceilings, lower-sheen finishes usually create the calmest result.

Recommended

Intelligent Matt Emulsion

Washable, self-priming multi-surface paint for interior walls, ceilings and trim.

  • Very matt - approximately 2% sheen
  • High durability
  • Washable
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Alternative

Distemper

Breathable, wipeable traditional finish for interior walls, ceilings and fine plasterwork in low-traffic areas.

  • Very matt - approximately 0-5% sheen
  • Low sheen
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Based on the manufacturer's published guidance, these paint products may suit your project.

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Distemper Very matt - approximately 0-5% sheen - Interior Best for: Fine plasterwork, Interior ceilings, Interior walls, Low traffic areas Breathable, wipeable traditional finish for interior walls, ceilings and fine plasterwork in low-traffic areas. Interior Low sheen View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesFine plasterwork, Interior ceilings, Interior walls, Low traffic areas
SheenVery matt - approximately 0-5% sheen
WashabilityNo / not stated for this finish
CoverageApproximately 15m2/litre per coat
Recoat timeRecoat after 4 hours
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Intelligent Matt Emulsion Very matt - approximately 2% sheen - Interior Best for: High-traffic areas, Interior ceilings, Interior walls, Kitchens Washable, self-priming multi-surface paint for interior walls, ceilings and trim. Interior High durability Washable Low sheen View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesHigh-traffic areas, Interior ceilings, Interior walls, Kitchens, Radiators, Woodwork
SheenVery matt - approximately 2% sheen
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
CoverageApproximately 14m2/litre per coat
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Limewash Very matt - approximately 3% sheen - Exterior Best for: Lime render, Porous stone, Traditional exterior masonry Traditional breathable exterior finish for lime render and porous stone. Exterior Low sheen View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesLime render, Porous stone, Traditional exterior masonry
SheenVery matt - approximately 3% sheen
CoverageApproximately 6m2/litre per coat
Touch drySurface dry in about 1 hour
Recoat timeRecoat after 24 hours
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Intelligent Masonry Paint Very matt - approximately 5% sheen - Exterior Best for: Brickwork, Cement blockwork, Exterior walls, Masonry Durable, washable water-based finish for exterior walls and masonry. Exterior High durability Washable Moisture resistant View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesBrickwork, Cement blockwork, Exterior walls, Masonry, Render
SheenVery matt - approximately 5% sheen
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
Moisture resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance
Stain resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance
CoverageApproximately 13m2/litre per coat
Touch dryTouch dry in 2 hours
Recoat timeRecoat after 4 hours
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Intelligent Eggshell Low sheen - approximately 10-15% sheen - Interior Best for: Bathrooms, Interior walls, Kitchens, Metal Washable, moisture- and stain-resistant finish for interior woodwork, walls and primed metal. Interior High durability Washable Moisture resistant View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesBathrooms, Interior walls, Kitchens, Metal, Radiators, Woodwork
SheenLow sheen - approximately 10-15% sheen
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
Moisture resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance
Stain resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance
CoverageApproximately 14m2/litre per coat
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Intelligent Exterior Eggshell Low sheen - approximately 15% sheen - Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Garden furniture Washable, self-priming exterior finish for woodwork, joinery and suitably primed metal. Exterior High durability Washable Moisture resistant View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Garden furniture, Gates, Outbuildings, Window frames
SheenLow sheen - approximately 15% sheen
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
Moisture resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance
CoverageApproximately 12m2/litre per coat
Touch dryTouch dry in 2-4 hours
Recoat timeRecoat after 16 hours
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Tom's Oil Eggshell Low sheen - approximately 15% sheen - Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Garden furniture Traditional, washable oil-based exterior eggshell for woodwork and metalwork. Exterior High durability Washable Moisture resistant View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Garden furniture, Window frames
SheenLow sheen - approximately 15% sheen
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
Moisture resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance
CoverageApproximately 14-16m2/litre per coat
Touch dryTouch dry in 4 hours
Recoat timeRecoat after 16 hours
BaseOil-based
Official manufacturer source
Absolute Matt Emulsion Very matt - Interior Best for: Interior ceilings, Interior walls Traditional flat emulsion for low-traffic interior walls and ceilings. Interior View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesInterior ceilings, Interior walls
SheenVery matt
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Intelligent Floor Paint Low sheen - Interior Best for: Floors Hard-wearing water-based finish for interior wooden and concrete floors. Interior High durability Washable View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesFloors
SheenLow sheen
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Intelligent Gloss High gloss - Interior / Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Metal Washable water-based gloss for interior and exterior woodwork and primed metal. Interior Exterior High durability Washable View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Metal, Woodwork
SheenHigh gloss
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Intelligent Satin Satin - Interior Best for: Doors, Furniture, Kitchen cupboards, Metal Washable water-based satin for interior woodwork and primed metal. Interior High durability Washable View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Furniture, Kitchen cupboards, Metal, Woodwork
SheenSatin
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseWater-based
Official manufacturer source
Interior Oil Eggshell Eggshell - Interior Best for: Doors, Metal, Trim, Woodwork Traditional oil-based eggshell for interior woodwork and metal. Interior High durability View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Metal, Trim, Woodwork
SheenEggshell
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseOil-based
Official manufacturer source
Traditional Oil Gloss High gloss - Interior / Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Metal Traditional oil-based gloss for interior and exterior woodwork and metal. Interior Exterior High durability View details

Little Greene publishes this product for the stated surfaces and use context. Check the current product data sheet before specification.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Metal, Woodwork
SheenHigh gloss
DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance
BaseOil-based
Official manufacturer source

Colour relationships

Build a scheme around Affogato

Move from a considered paint palette to close alternatives and wallpaper pairings without leaving the colour story.

A considered palette from Little Greene

Five deliberate companions, each chosen for a different job in the room.

Light companions Hollyhock Little Greene · hollyhock Quiet neutrals Rolling Fog Little Greene · rolling-fog-143 Harmonising colours Blush Little Greene · blush Contrast colours Mischief Little Greene · mischief Deep anchors Invisible Green Little Greene · invisible-green
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Light companions

High-lightness, low-chroma colours with a compatible undertone.

Light companions Whitening Little Greene · whitening Light companions Slaked Lime Little Greene · slaked-lime Light companions Shallows Little Greene · shallows

Quiet neutrals

Muted colours that keep a restrained connection to the source hue.

Quiet neutrals Cool Arbour Little Greene · cool-arbour Quiet neutrals Light Peachblossom Little Greene · light-peachblossom Quiet neutrals Fescue Little Greene · fescue

Harmonising colours

Related hues with enough tonal separation to remain distinct.

Harmonising colours Silt Little Greene · silt Harmonising colours Nether Red Little Greene · nether-red Harmonising colours Portland Stone – Dark Little Greene · portland-stone-dark

Contrast colours

Higher-chroma colours with a stronger perceptual separation.

Contrast colours Garden Little Greene · garden Contrast colours Boxington Little Greene · boxington Contrast colours Mambo Little Greene · mambo

Deep anchors

Low-lightness, restrained colours that ground the palette.

Deep anchors Purple Brown Little Greene · purple-brown Deep anchors Chocolate Colour Little Greene · chocolate-colour Deep anchors Obsidian Green Little Greene · obsidian-green

Calculated from HEX-derived Lab and RGB data using lightness, chroma, hue separation, ΔE00 and screen contrast. Digital suggestions are a starting point; compare current physical samples in the intended light and finish.

Digital relationships are a starting point. View paint and wallpaper samples together in the intended room and light.

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Professional reference

Technical colour information

Stored digital values, nearest references, methodology and record provenance.

Digital colour values
HEX
#926A49
RGB (digital)
146, 106, 73
Lab (digital)
48.13, 11.81, 24.75
HSL (digital)
27.12, 33.33, 42.94

HEX, RGB, Lab and HSL describe the stored digital representation; they are not measurements of dried paint. LRV appears only when the source record supplies it.

Nearest NCS & Pantone references
Nearest NCS (digital)
S 5020-Y40RΔE00 1.94
Nearest stored Pantone (digital)
Pantone 4715ΔE00 5.43

These are calculated nearest stored digital references, not official manufacturer specifications or exact equivalents.

Colour matching methodology

Relationships use stored colour data and documented CIEDE2000 calculations. Materials, sheen, lighting and application can change the physical result.

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Available paint products and finishes

Absolute Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Eggshell, Intelligent Floor Paint, Intelligent Satin, Intelligent Gloss, Traditional Oil Gloss, Interior Oil Eggshell, Distemper, Intelligent Exterior Eggshell, Tom's Oil Eggshell, Intelligent Masonry Paint, Limewash

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Source, provenance & updates

Maintained by Designer Colours from the stored supplier and colour data shown on this page.

Useful answers

Questions about Affogato

What kind of colour is Affogato?

Affogato is a published paint colour from Little Greene.

Should I sample Affogato first?

Screen colours are indicative only. Always sample the colour in your space before making a final selection.

Which finishes are available for Affogato?

The current record lists Absolute Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Eggshell, Intelligent Floor Paint, Intelligent Satin, Intelligent Gloss, Traditional Oil Gloss, Interior Oil Eggshell, Distemper, Intelligent Exterior Eggshell, Tom's Oil Eggshell, Intelligent Masonry Paint, Limewash. Select what you are painting above, then confirm current colour and product availability before ordering.

Is there an exact NCS or Pantone equivalent for Affogato?

Any NCS or Pantone relationship shown here is a nearest stored digital comparison, not an official manufacturer equivalence. Compare physical samples.