Shamrock (1112053) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Your Guide to Shamrock (1112053)

An intense green from Dulux, Shamrock (1112053) is a deep tone that's best saved for a feature wall rather than the whole room. With its green undertone, it looks most natural alongside off-whites and natural textures.

Rooms That Suit Shamrock

• Feature and accent walls: one wall in a bold shade gives a room a strong focal point.
• Studies and garden rooms: green links a room to the outdoors and helps you focus.
• The wall behind a bed: a deep shade on the headboard wall gives a calm, hotel-like feel.
• Powder rooms and cloakrooms: compact, occasional-use rooms are the safest place to go dark.

Building a Palette With Shamrock

Planning colours across the home? Treat Shamrock as a feature against paler walls and add:

• Terracotta or ochre - for an earthy, warm accent.
• Off-white and cream - to keep it light and natural.
• Wood and rattan - to echo the outdoors.

Threading one pairing from space to space keeps everything looking deliberate.

Light and the Right Finish

In different light: Shamrock shows its depth in good light but can flatten in a dim room, so keep it where light is strong.

Best finish: A flat matt finish shows it at its richest and suits feature walls; use a washable soft-sheen in kitchens and bathrooms.

Before You Start

Check a tester patch morning and evening, as green shifts with the light in a room. A tinted primer and a second coat keep the depth even, with no patchiness.