Inspired by the iridescent beauty of the Starling - introduced to New Zealand in the late 1800s - this colour captures the bird’s deep, almost-black plumage and the subtle green shimmer visible in summer light. Starling is a rich black green, sophisticated and dramatic, shifting tonally depending on its environment: appearing closer to black in darker spaces and revealing greener depths in brighter light.
It’s a bold, elegant, and unexpected alternative to classic black, pairing beautifully with natural greenery, timber, and spaces with a strong outdoor or nature connection.
Seal your chalk paint with The Artisan Company high performing wax or lacquer.
