Taken from the pantry door at Wimpole Hall, this historical shade is typical of the drab colours used to paint ‘back-of-house’ areas, where waiting staff would prepare meals and refreshments for the owners of such grand country mansions. These muted browns and neutral colours were popular because they didn’t show dirt or damage easily, and were thriftily produced by blending leftover paints and pigments from the decoration of the main house. This deep stone-coloured paint was found in partnership with the National Trust.