69 wall paint shades, two finishes, three container sizes — and not one of these tins sits ready-mixed on a shelf. At re-box, every wall paint is only mixed once you order it. That's exactly why unusual shades get to stay in the range here, instead of being sorted by which grey sells best.
Buy wall paint: 69 shades, two finishes, three containers
On the product page, you make exactly two decisions. First, the amount of paint: 2,5, 5 or 10 litres. Second, the finish: matt or silk matte. The price depends solely on the quantity — the finish costs nothing extra, so you choose it purely based on the room and how much wear it needs to withstand.
The colour palette ranges from near-white, understated hues to deep, expressive tones for a single wall. The shades are designed so that two or three of them can be combined in one home without creating visual clutter. If you can't find quite what you're looking for, there's also the custom colour – mixed to your specification.
base one, silk matte and prime — the difference in three sentences
re-box base one is the matt interior paint for walls and ceilings, and at the same time the tinting base for all colour shades. re-box silk matte is the same colour world in silk matte: especially hard-wearing and easy to clean, which makes it the right choice for surfaces that take a bit of a beating. And re-box prime is the pure white paint — deep matt, highly opaque, with an even application and a calm surface, even where raking light would otherwise reveal every unevenness.
All three are water-based, low in emissions and made in Germany. They're free from solvents and plasticisers and tested for substances relevant to health.
How colour behaves in a room
A shade looks different every time — in the shop, on the sample card and on your wall. Light is responsible for that. North-facing rooms get a cool, even light — warm tones with a hint of yellow, sand or red balance this out, while cool greys and blues can quickly look harsh there. South-facing rooms work the other way round: the warm afternoon light carries cool tones well, and a very warm beige can even tip towards yellow.
The second factor is surface area. A shade that looks delicate on the card becomes noticeably stronger across 30 square metres, because it reflects back on itself. A dark shade, on the other hand, doesn't automatically make a room smaller — it softens the edges and lets the walls visually recede, especially when the ceiling gets the same shade as the walls.
The colour families at a glance
White, cream and sand
The light, understated shades in the palette. Blanc Épuré No. 55 is the clear, uncluttered white for ceilings and whole flats. Cashmere Dune No. 1 and Lin Clair No. 58 lean toward linen and soften a room without looking like a colour at all.
Grey and greige
Grey is the backbone of every colour scheme: it works alongside wood, metal, and almost any accent shade. Forge Grey No. 28 is the bold, serious grey for a single wall or a study. Hippo Shade No. 19 sits in between, with a warm hint toward greige.
Blue and green
The calm, natural tones. Azure Bay No. 25 brings brightness and openness, Océan Nuit No. 65 is the deep night blue for bedrooms and library walls. On the green side are Olive Drift No. 7 with its muted olive tone, and Hearthstone Moss No. 8, which is richer and more earthy.
Pink, yellow, red and brown
The warm side of the palette. Muted Rose No. 29 is a subdued dusty pink without any sweetness, Ochre Flame No. 23 a warm ochre that rescues rooms with little light. Chêne Antique No. 51 leans toward wood tones and suits anything made of oak.
The dark shades
For doors, alcoves, fireplace walls, and anyone who means business: Gutter Black No. 33 is the black of the palette. In matt it feels velvety and absorbs light; in satin matt it gains depth and is easier to keep clean.
Combining shades with each other
The simplest rule: a light base tone for the main surface, a darker one from the same family for a wall or the ceiling, plus a white for doors, windows, and trim. This rarely goes wrong, and it gives the flat depth without becoming colourful.
If you want to be bolder, keep the contrast in brightness rather than in colour. Two bold shades side by side will clash; a bold shade next to a very light one from the same part of the colour wheel won't. And remember: wood counts as a colour too. Oak pulls warm tones along with it, walnut can handle darkness, and white-lacquered furniture makes every shade look cooler than it is.
Which shade for which room
Living room
The room where you spend the most time sitting — here, a shade with some character is worth it rather than the safe choice of white. Matt feels calmer on large surfaces, because it doesn't reflect light back.
Bedroom
Darker, muted tones work better here than almost anywhere else, because you see this room mostly in artificial light and in the early morning. Painting the ceiling too is well worth it.
Kitchen
Grease splashes, steam, fingerprints on the light switch: this is a job for satin matt. For the best way to go about it, see Küche streichen: Anleitung, Kosten, Farbe.
Hallway
Usually narrow, usually without daylight, always the room with the most doors. A light, warm tone opens it up; shoes, bags and jackets make satin matt the sensible choice.
How much you need, and what the surface has to say about it
Reckon on roughly 6–8 m² per litre and coat. With two coats, that means: 2.5 L for about 8–10 m², 5 L for about 15–20 m², 10 L for about 30–40 m². On very dark, strongly coloured or uneven surfaces, consumption can be higher.
All common, load-bearing interior surfaces are suitable — plastered walls, wallpaper, existing old paintwork. All that matters is that the surface is clean, dry, stable and free of loose material. A primer isn't a must, but it's advisable on highly absorbent or fresh plaster: the paint dries more evenly, and you use less of it. Everything on preparation is in Wände richtig vorbereiten. After about 24 hours, the room is usually ready for normal use again.
Mixed, delivered — and why you should order a sample first
All paints are mixed individually to order, including the white shades. That's precisely why they're excluded from withdrawal and exchange — your bucket is a one-off. Specially marked white goods, meaning unmixed base material, can be returned as long as they're undamaged and in their original packaging.
The detour via the Farbmusterbox with all 65 shades is therefore no detour at all, but the shortest route: you hold the samples up to your own wall and see them in the morning, at midday and under lamplight. Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment, within Germany. If you're unsure about tone, finish or quantity, Anna, re-box's digital colour consultant, is there to help.
The same shade is also available as lacquer
65 of the colour names come in two versions: once as wall paint, once as lacquer. That means doors, windowsills, shelves or an old cupboard can get exactly the same tone as the wall — see Lackfarben. These are two different materials with different properties; what they share is the shade, not the formula. For furniture and wood, the order is: primer first, then lacquer.
Frequently asked questions about re-box wall paints
What's the difference between matt and satin matt?
Matt absorbs light and makes large surfaces look calmer, while satin matt is more hard-wearing and very easy to clean. For living rooms and bedrooms you'd usually choose matt, for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and children's rooms, satin matt. The price is the same for both.
How many shades are there, and can I have them mixed?
The range includes around 69 wall paint shades. The tinted colours are each available in matt and satin matt. If your shade isn't among them, we'll mix it individually as a custom colour.
What container size do I need for an average room?
For a room with around 15 to 20 m² of wall area and two coats, the 5-litre container is right. For a single wall, 2.5 L is enough; for a whole flat, 10 L is the more relaxed choice.
Can I return wall paint?
Individually mixed paints are excluded from withdrawal and exchange, because they're only produced once you order. Only specially marked white goods can be returned, as long as they're undamaged and in their original packaging.
Do I need to prime first?
On stable, normally absorbent interior surfaces, you won't need a primer. On highly absorbent or fresh plaster, it's worth it, because the paint dries more evenly and you need less of it.
How long does delivery take?
3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment. Processing only starts once payment has been received in full, because that's when your shade gets mixed.
How can I test a shade beforehand?
With the Farbmusterbox, which contains samples of all 65 shades. That way you can see your favourite in your own light before a whole bucket gets mixed.
