Berry Veil No. 21

Berry Veil No. 21 is a dark berry shade with a distinct brown undertone - warm, muted and far from any harsh red. The colour settles over the wall like a veil, giving the room weight without letting it dominate.

The berry shade in detail

Berry Veil sits between dark berry red and burnt brown. The undertone is warm, with a touch of grey that dusts the colour down and takes away any sweetness. In daylight, you'll see mostly its red side: a deep, soft surface like dried elderberries. In low light, the tone turns brown and looks almost like dark leather; under warm artificial light, the wall takes on a gentle glow. On large surfaces, Berry Veil feels calmer than the swatch suggests.

Where this warm tone belongs

In the living room, Berry Veil is a tone for evenings: behind the sofa, it creates a space you want to sink into. It suits a bedroom all round, since warm dark tones feel less heavy than cool ones. In the kitchen, it works well next to wood fronts; in the hallway, it turns a passageway into a room of its own. It's a good fit for a study if you want focus rather than freshness.

North-facing rooms take some of the red out of the tone and push it towards brown. In a south-facing room, the berry note grows stronger and the surface comes alive. Warm artificial light amplifies both effects, while cool white lighting dulls the tone.

Shades that sit well alongside

Berry Veil needs neighbours with the same warmth. From the Brown family, these are:

• Velours Brun No. 50 as a velvety brown for the adjoining wall
• Brun Moka No. 53, if you want to go deeper and more coffee-like
• Château Rose No. 38 as a lighter, rosy counterpart
• Crimson Éclat No. 43 for a red accent on the door

Oak in a warm, medium tone fits best. Linen in sand breaks up the depth, brass on lights and handles picks up the warmth. Black steel adds hard lines and keeps the surface from tipping into overly cosy.

Order quantity by container size

Calculate the wall area and plan for two coats:

• 2.5 L for approx. 8-10 m² with two coats
• 5 L for approx. 15-20 m² with two coats
• 10 L for approx. 30-40 m² with two coats

Uneven or highly absorbent surfaces will need more. You'll find the calculations for windows, doors and slanted surfaces in How much wall paint do I need.

What the wall needs beforehand

Clean, dry, load-bearing, free of loose particles: that's all the surface needs. Plaster, wallpaper and old paintwork are all equally suitable. Fill cracks and drill holes with re-box repair filler and sand them smooth. Priming isn't essential, but it's worth it on fresh or highly absorbent plaster: the paint dries more evenly and you'll need less of it. After about 24 hours, the room is ready for normal use again.

Matte or satin matte - and what happens with the furniture

re-box base one is the matte interior paint. It lets Berry Veil look deep and velvety, making it the natural choice for living rooms and bedrooms. re-box silk matte is satin matte, hard-wearing and easy to clean - better suited to hallways, kitchens and children's rooms. You choose between the two under the Material option. If doors or a chest of drawers should carry the same shade, use Berry Veil No. 21 Lack with re-box protect; the guide is here: Painting a door without removing it.

Mixing, delivery time, samples

Berry Veil is mixed individually only once you've placed your order. Delivery takes 3-5 working days from receipt of payment, sent by parcel within Germany. Because every tin is mixed to order, custom-mixed paints are excluded from the right of return. If you're torn between berry and brown, the Colour Sample Box 65 pcs can help: every shade as a sample, so you can check it in your own room and light.

Frequently asked questions about Berry Veil No. 21

Is Berry Veil No. 21 red or brown?
The tone sits between the two and shifts with the light. In daylight, the berry note dominates; in darker rooms and in the evening, the brown comes to the fore.

Does the tone work in a small room?
Yes, warm dark tones feel enveloping rather than cramped in small rooms. Keep the ceiling and textiles light, and the space stays balanced.

How many coats do I need?
Two. All quantities on this page are based on two coats.

Is Berry Veil available for wood and furniture too?
Yes, as Berry Veil No. 21 Lack. On wood, apply the re-box core adhesion primer first, then the re-box protect lacquer.

Can I return the paint?
Custom-mixed paints are excluded from the right of return. So be sure to order a sample first.