
I plan on doing a colorwash or faux on our walls. What color paint do I use to achieve a soft Tuscan Yellow Paint Color Wash? My base color is a lite yellow or buttercup shade. I can’t seem to get any help at the stores.
Thank you Sharon
Hi Sharon,
Light yellow is actually not a great base color if you are trying to achieve a Tuscan look.
I would go with a warmer brighter yellow and then go over it with a darker yellow / brown to tone it down.
Try it on sample boards first. Try a few different base colors and then a few different glaze colors.
Don’t be too quick to practice on your walls, because then you will have a larger mess to fix if you are not happy with it.
Take the time to practice, I can’t stress that enough!
Hope this helps in your search for a Tuscan yellow paint color wash,
That Painter Lady - DAWN
Here are a few great resources on Tuscan Decorating:


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