Wisp No. 4 Lacquer

Wisp No. 4 is a very light grey that stops just short of white while staying warm rather than tipping cool. Its core is chalky, not steel-grey — that's why this shade sits among the beige tones. As re-box protect, it becomes a satin-gloss furniture paint for wood and interior surfaces.

How Wisp No. 4 looks on wood

The shade brings to mind morning mist: lots of light, little contour. On a closed surface like a cabinet door, it reads almost as a broken white. On edges and profiles, the grey does show through, precisely where shadow forms. That makes it interesting for panelled doors and glazing bars: the profile stays legible without the colour getting loud. Next to raw oak or walnut, it holds back and lets the wood speak. Its neighbours sit among the Beige Paints.

Preparing and building up: core first, then protect

A light-coloured paint forgives little. Whatever lies beneath it shows through, so preparation matters more here than with darker shades.

• Make the surface clean, dry and stable, and remove any loose material
• Sand down old glossy surfaces and remove all sanding dust
• re-box core as an adhesion primer: it bonds well to a wide range of surfaces and is the first step before protect
• Mask edges cleanly — for how to do this without paint bleeding underneath, see Masking correctly without paint bleed
• Apply the paint in two thin coats rather than one heavy one

What the paint withstands day to day

re-box protect is a furniture and colour paint for interior surfaces, resistant to mechanical stress, everyday dirt and external influences. With a very light grey, this is the decisive point, since handles and door edges get touched every day. Typical surfaces are kitchen and fitted furniture — see also Painting a kitchen: guide, cost, colour — as well as chests of drawers, shelves, interior doors, door frames and skirting boards.

Shades that pair well with this light grey

This shade doesn't push itself forward next to other colours. The result is calmest when you pair it with a neighbouring tone:

• Blanc Épuré No. 55 Paint, if frames and trim should be lighter than the surface
• Lin Clair No. 58 Paint as a warm, linen-coloured neighbour
• Craie Ancienne No. 60 Paint as a chalky step-up, one shade deeper
• Sel Marin No. 54 Paint, if you want a cooler accent alongside

For wall and furniture in the same shade, Wisp No. 4 is also available as a wall paint. Different materials, same colour: the matte wall stays understated, the lacquered furniture gets the sheen.

750 ml, and how far it takes you

One tin holds 750 ml. How far it goes depends on the size of the surface and how absorbent or dark the base is beforehand. Plan on two thin coats.

• Two to three kitchen fronts or a narrow shelf: usually one tin
• Chest of drawers with carcass and drawers: just under one tin, depending on size
• Interior door on both sides with frame: better to plan for two tins

Mixing only begins after your order, and delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment. Because each tin is mixed individually, it is excluded from the right of withdrawal. For help with quantities, ask Anna, re-box's digital colour consultant.

Frequently asked questions about Wisp No. 4

Is Wisp No. 4 more grey or beige?
It's a very light grey with a warm, chalky undertone, which is why it sits among the beige tones. Next to a cool grey it looks soft, next to a warm beige it reads a touch cooler.

Do I need an adhesion primer?
Yes, re-box core comes before the paint. The adhesion primer bonds well to a wide range of surfaces and is the first step before protect.

Is the shade also available for walls?
Yes, this shade is available as both a wall paint and a paint for wood. Both are different materials in the same colour.

Can I test the shade beforehand?
Yes, with the colour sample box, which holds all 65 shades. With such light shades, this is worthwhile, since artificial light can shift them.