The best green wall paints, compared.
Top pick: Dulux Easycare Guild Green, 2.5 L Best value: Johnstone's Natural Sage matt, 2.5 L – About £17.18 for 2.5 litres, with 4.5 from 2,011 reviews that name Natural Sage, for a flat living room or bedroom. Updated October 2026.
You are choosing a colour family and a finish for a room. The three listings also print three different colour codes, so check a tester before you commit to a room. Finish, tin size and shade are set out in the [green wall paint buying guide](/hub/paints-and-varnishes/wall-paint-green/sub/wall-paint-green-buying-guide). Green wall paint is mostly 2.5 litre water-borne emulsion for interior walls and ceilings. Buy a tester and check the dry shade on a board in the room's own light. Matt suits a flat living room or bedroom.
You are choosing a colour family and a finish for a room. The three listings also print three different colour codes, so check a tester before you commit to a room.
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Will you wipe the walls?
This 2.5-litre soft-sheen paint is the only option here explicitly presented for bathrooms, with listed coverage of 13 m² per litre. Its 4.7-star line comes from 98 reviews that name Guild Green, and several users describe the thick paint as easy to apply. Dulux claims moisture and mould resistance, which is more relevant to a steamy room than standard living-room matt. Feedback is not uniformly positive: one reviewer says continued working can lift the first coat, and another reports water marks after shower steam. The 24-hour drying entry is much slower than most alternatives in the set, and £29.98 is the highest 2.5-litre price. It is the clearest specialist choice for a bathroom, but the premium and mixed moisture feedback keep it below the overall top pick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Bathrooms and other steamy rooms where a moisture-labelled finish is wanted
Less suitable: Low-cost bedroom projects or decorators needing quick recoating
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say it can be used on tiles?
Surfaces listed are ceilings and interior walls. The listing does not say tiles.
Do the listing and reviews agree it is easy to apply?
Several reviews say thick and easy. One says the first coat lifts if you keep working it.
What do the bathroom reviews say about moisture?
Bullets say moisture and mould resistant. Reviews include both a clean shower-steam result and water marks.
This 2.5-litre Natural Sage emulsion pairs a wipeable silk finish with listed coverage of 12 m² per litre. The 4.6-star line is backed by 801 reviews, and the available texts refer to this shade rather than a broad mixed-colour range. Its one-to-two-hour drying indication makes it easier to complete two coats in a day. Reviews include kitchen and bathroom use, but the listing gives no mould-resistance claim, so ventilation and sound walls still matter in damp rooms. The product data alternates between silk and satin, which creates some uncertainty about the precise sheen. Even with that inconsistency, its low £16.60 price, relevant review pool and practical finish give it the strongest overall balance in this set.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Kitchens, hallways and busy rooms where a wipeable sage finish is useful
Less suitable: Rooms requiring a very flat matt finish or specialist anti-mould paint
Specifications
Common questions
What finish does the listing state?
The title is silk. The bullet calls it a high sheen. The finish field says satin.
Does the listing mention kitchens?
A buyer question asks about kitchens. The bullet names kitchens. One review used it in a kitchen.
Does the listing say this can be used in a bathroom?
One review says silk was used in a bathroom. There is no mould claim on the specification.
This 2.5-litre soft-sheen emulsion is listed at 12 m² per litre, or 30 m² from the tin for one coat under the listing's own figures. Its 4.6-star line draws on 634 reviews, with the available sample naming Natural Sage. The finish sits between matt and silk, giving you some wipeability without the strongest shine. A one-to-two-hour drying indication is useful for a two-coat job, although the specification also gives four hours for full cure. The listing calls the finish both soft sheen and satin and oddly recommends Paper as the surface, so its technical fields need cautious reading. At £16.72 it offers very strong value, but the silk variant has a larger review base and a slightly clearer use case.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Busy living spaces where you want moderate sheen and easier wiping
Less suitable: Buyers wanting a clearly specified dead-matt or specialist bathroom finish
Specifications
Common questions
What finish does the listing state?
The bullet calls it softer than silk and a satin finish. The finish field says satin.
Does the listing say it can be used on wood?
A buyer question asks about wood. One review repainted a wardrobe after sanding. The surface field says Paper.
Does the specification say the paint is water-based?
A buyer question asks if it is water-based. The paint-type field says emulsion and does not say water-based.
This 2.5-litre matt emulsion is listed at 14 m² per litre with a two-hour touch-dry time. The shared review sample contains useful comments on applying Crown matt paint, but it is identical to the Evergreen Echo pool and includes several named colours. Its 4.6-star line therefore cannot be treated as 308 independent reviews of Mid Green itself. The listing also alternates between Mid Green and Botany Bay and conflicts over indoor use and water resistance. Crown directs this matt finish towards living rooms and bedrooms rather than kitchens and bathrooms. At £21 it is reasonably priced, but a tester is particularly important because neither the shade name nor review pool is cleanly isolated.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Living rooms and bedrooms after confirming the colour with a tester
Less suitable: Bathrooms, kitchens or buyers relying on shade-specific reviews
Specifications
Common questions
Which rooms does the listing name?
The bullet names living rooms and bedrooms and points kitchens and bathrooms to silk.
Does the listing say the paint is non-toxic?
A buyer question asks if it is non-toxic. The bullet says Vegan Verified and a maximum of 1 g/l VOC. The specification does not say non-toxic.
Are the reviews only about this tin?
The 308-review line and the first 50 texts match Evergreen Echo.
This 2.5-litre matt emulsion has a two-hour touch-dry time and a coverage field of 14, although the listing omits the unit. Its first 50 review texts are identical to Crown Mid Green's pool, so the 4.6-star line cannot be counted as a second independent set of shade reviews. Those texts also name several different colours, which limits what they establish about Evergreen Echo itself. The wall-only surface field and lack of a washable claim make this better suited to ordinary living spaces than wet or heavily handled areas. At £25.19, it costs more than Mid Green and the three Johnstone's Natural Sage finishes. The named colour may still appeal, but a tester and realistic expectations about the evidence are essential.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Dry living spaces after checking Evergreen Echo on a sample board
Less suitable: Wet rooms, high-traffic walls or shade decisions based on reviews alone
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say it can be used on wood?
A buyer question asks about wood. The surface field says walls. The listing does not say yes.
Does the specification say the paint is washable?
A buyer question asks if it is washable. The special-features field does not say washable.
Are the reviews only about this tin?
The first 50 review texts match Mid Green. Do not treat 308 reviews as this shade alone.
This 250 ml paint-and-primer is listed to cover 3 m² and is aimed at furniture and varied surfaces as well as walls. The 4.5-star line covers more than 13,000 ratings, but the available texts mostly concern other colours in the wider range rather than this Green Matt tin. Reviewers use the paint on materials including radiators and furniture, making it more versatile than a conventional wall emulsion. Some bare surfaces still need three coats despite the paint-and-primer wording, so that claim does not remove the need for preparation. The listing's Navy colour code also conflicts with the Green title. At £14.95 for only 250 ml, it is useful for small multi-surface jobs but poor value for painting a whole room.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Small furniture, radiator or feature-detail projects across mixed surfaces
Less suitable: Painting full walls or comparing value with 2.5-litre emulsions
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing include metal?
The surface list includes metal. Reviews mention radiators.
Does the listing say a separate primer is required?
The title says paint and primer. One review still used three coats on bare work.
Is this a full-size wall emulsion?
It is listed for walls, but the tin is 250 ml.
This 2.5-litre matt emulsion is listed to cover 12 m² per litre, enough for roughly 30 m² for one coat at the stated rate. Its 4.5-star line comes from 2,011 reviews, and the available review sample names Natural Sage rather than pooling unrelated shades. The flat, non-reflective finish suits living rooms and bedrooms and is intended to make minor surface imperfections less obvious. Johnstone's gives a one-to-two-hour drying indication, which is convenient when a second coat is needed. The specification conflicts over whether the paint is waterproof, and there is no mould-resistance claim, so it should not be treated as specialist bathroom paint. At £17.18, it combines a large relevant review base with one of the lowest 2.5-litre prices here, making it the best-value choice in this comparison.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Budget-conscious living rooms and bedrooms needing a flat sage finish
Less suitable: Steamy bathrooms or walls that need frequent wiping
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say this can be used in a bathroom?
A buyer question asks if it can be used in bathrooms. The bullet names kitchens and bathrooms. There is no mould-resistant claim.
Does the listing say it hides imperfections?
A buyer question asks if it covers imperfections. The matt bullet says it hides surface imperfections.
Is the finish described as non-reflective?
A buyer question asks if it is non-reflective. The finish is matt and the bullet says non-reflective.
This 2.5-litre silk emulsion is listed to cover 14 m² per litre and gives walls and ceilings a wipeable finish. Reviewers commonly describe Crown silk as creamy and easy to apply, although the sample combines several colours rather than isolating Mellow Sage. That mixed pool makes the 4.5-star line useful for the paint range but weak evidence for this exact shade. The listing also calls the colour simply Greens and uses an inconsistent model name, so a tester is sensible before committing to a room. A two-hour touch-dry time is practical, while the stated 24-hour full cure means freshly painted surfaces still need care. It is a reasonable silk option for spaces that need occasional wiping, but its shade evidence is less dependable than the Natural Sage listings.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Living areas and hallways where a wipeable silk finish matters
Less suitable: Buyers who need review evidence for the exact Mellow Sage shade
Specifications
Common questions
Which rooms does the listing name?
Specific uses say walls and ceilings. A review names a hallway.
Are the reviews only about this colour?
Many of the first 50 reviews describe a colour other than sage.
Do the listing and reviews agree it is easy to apply?
Some reviews say creamy and easy. One says a second tin would not spread.
This 2.5-litre Olive Green matt paint is listed at 12–15 m² per litre for walls, ceilings and wood. Its 4.4-star line comes from 79 reviews that name this shade, giving it more relevant colour evidence than the mixed Crown pools. Buyers commonly report needing two or three coats, especially over white, despite the one-coat wording. Furniture feedback is mixed: one reviewer achieved two-coat dresser coverage without primer, while another was concerned about chipping on wood. The listing also reuses an almond matt sentence and conflicts over water resistance and drying times. It is a credible olive wall colour with washable and mildew-resistant claims, but its £25.55 price and coat count weaken its value.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Interior walls where a muted olive shade and wipeable finish are priorities
Less suitable: One-coat projects or furniture needing proven chip resistance
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say it can be used on wood?
One review painted a dresser with two coats and no primer. Another would not use it on wood for fear of chips.
Does the listing say the paint is waterproof?
The fields disagree: one says false and another says water resistant.
Does the one-coat claim match the review sample?
The bullet says one coat. Reviews often say two or three, especially over white.
This 2.5-litre matt paint is sold for walls, ceilings and wood, with a one-coat claim and a stated 25 m²-per-litre coverage. The 4.2-star line from 94 reviews is shade-relevant, but several of the 34 available texts say two coats were needed. Reviewers also report that it works better on walls than on some woodwork, so the multi-surface promise has limits. The specification conflicts over a 24-hour dry time versus a two-hour full cure and labels the model almond matt. Washable and mildew-resistant claims are useful, yet the same listing says it is not water resistant. At £23.99, it is difficult to prefer over better-reviewed and cheaper dedicated emulsions unless the Evergreen shade is the deciding factor.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Interior walls where the Evergreen shade matters more than a one-coat result
Less suitable: Woodwork or projects planned around the headline coverage claim
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say it can be used on wood?
The bullet names wood. One review says it did not adhere well to woodwork and was fine on walls.
Does the listing say the paint is waterproof?
The fields say false and not water resistant. A buyer question asks if it is waterproof.
Does the one-coat claim match the review sample?
The bullet says one coat. Several of the 34 reviews say they needed two.
This 2.5-litre matt paint is intended for interior walls and ceilings, but the listing's unusually high coverage claim needs caution. Only nine ratings and four available review texts support the 4.0-star line, so the evidence is much thinner than for the Johnstone's options. One kitchen review reports needing four coats to resolve patchiness, which cuts against relying on the headline coverage figure. The listing also conflicts over whether the tin holds 2.5 or 25 litres, although the size and unit count support 2.5 litres. Its £19.99 price is moderate for this group, but the sparse feedback makes performance harder to predict. Choose it chiefly for the Go Green shade after testing it, not for the unverified coverage claim.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A small interior project where the Go Green shade has been tested first
Less suitable: Large jobs where dependable coverage evidence is important
Specifications
Common questions
Which rooms does the listing name?
Specific uses say interior. One review names a kitchen.
Does the listing say a separate primer is required?
A buyer question asks about primer. The listing does not say.
What coverage does the listing claim?
The field says 25–30 m² per litre. One kitchen review reports four patchy coats.
This 2.5-litre matt paint is presented for walls and ceilings in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and dining rooms. The listing calls it washable, which would be useful in circulation areas, but supplies no coverage or drying figure. There is also no amazon.co.uk star line or review text, so practical coverage, colour accuracy and application cannot be checked against buyer experience. The brand is shown as DRW while the model string says Johnstone's, creating uncertainty about exactly what is being sold. Its £22.99 price sits above the well-reviewed Johnstone's Natural Sage alternatives. Forest Stroll may suit someone committed to that shade, but the missing evidence makes it the highest-risk room-size purchase in this comparison.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who have independently sampled Forest Stroll and accept limited listing evidence
Less suitable: Anyone needing predictable coverage, drying time or review-backed performance
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing include ceilings?
The title says wall and ceiling paint.
What coverage does the listing claim?
A buyer question asks how far one tin goes. No coverage figure is on the listing.
Which brand name is on the listing?
It is sold as DRW. The model name string says Johnstone's.
We compared 12 green wall paint listings on amazon.co.uk and scored them with the weights below. Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the UK listing lines. Each score is an editorial figure for this set. It is not a laboratory test, and it is not a star rating multiplied by twenty. A higher score means a better fit inside this set for the room and finish stated.
Review evidence
35%Whether the amazon.co.uk texts name this shade, and how large that pool is. A shared Crown review pool counts once, not as two colour studies.
Room and finish
25%Matt for a flat living room or bedroom, silk or soft sheen where you will wipe, and a bathroom-labelled tin where there is steam.
Value
25%Shelf price set against tin size. A 250 ml tin is not scored as if it were a 2.5 litre room emulsion.
Listing reliability
15%Conflicts in colour name, finish, coverage, volume or drying time lower the score. A missing star line adds no review evidence.
Green wall paint on these amazon.co.uk listings is a colour family plus a finish, not one shade. A 2.5 litre emulsion is the room tin. Matt, silk and a bathroom label answer different rooms. Shared review text, a one-coat bullet and a 250 ml tin are the three easy ways to misread this set. None of these listings prints a BS EN 13300 scrub class, and this page is not a laboratory test.
Green wall paint in this set is mostly 2.5 litre water-borne emulsion for interior walls and ceilings. The shades are not one green: Natural Sage, Mellow Sage, Evergreen, Olive, Mid Green, Go Green, Forest Stroll and Guild Green. The three Johnstone's Natural Sage listings print three different colour codes, so a screen swatch is a weak guide. Buy a tester and check the dry shade on a board in the room's own light. Choose the finish for the room. Matt suits a flat living room or bedroom.
Natural Sage, Mellow Sage, Evergreen, Olive, Mid Green, Go Green, Forest Stroll and Guild Green are not one green. The three Johnstone's Natural Sage listings print three different colour codes. Check a dry tester in the room.
Crown Mid Green and Evergreen Echo both show 4.6 from 308, and the first 50 texts match. That is one pool, not two colour studies. Crown Silk Mellow Sage also mixes other colours in the sample.
Ronseal Evergreen states 25 m² per litre and one coat, yet many reviews still used two or three coats over a contrast. THE ONE at about £14.95 is 250 ml, about £59.80 per litre, so it is not the cheap room tin.
Matt is the finish for a flat living room or bedroom. Silk or soft sheen is the finish where you will wipe handprints. A bathroom-labelled tin is the one to read where there is steam. Crown's own site points silk at kitchens and bathrooms, and the Mid Green listing says to choose silk there. Living-room matt in a shower room is a mismatch. Sheen is not a mould treatment, and none of these listings prints a BS EN 13300 wet-scrub class. Washable on a label is not that class.
2.5 litres is the room tin in this set. At a rule of thumb of 12 m² per litre, that is about 30 m² in one coat and about 15 m² in two. Texture and a big colour change use more, and that figure is not a measured room. Johnstone's states 12 m² per litre, Crown 14 m² per litre on two tins, and Dulux bathroom 13 m² per litre. Ronseal's 25 m² per litre one-coat line is the bullet many reviews did not match. THE ONE is 250 ml for 3 m², aimed at furniture and mixed surfaces as well as walls.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want a flat Natural Sage for a living room or bedroom and you will not wipe the walls often. Johnstone's Natural Sage matt is about £17.18, with 4.5 from 2,011 reviews that name the shade. It has no mould-resistance claim.
You want a wipeable sage and the lowest 2.5 litre price in this set. Johnstone's Natural Sage silk is about £16.60, with 4.6 from 801 reviews that name the shade. The finish field also says satin, and there is no mould claim.
You want a tin that is actually labelled for a bathroom. Dulux Easycare Guild Green is about £29.98, with 4.7 from 98 reviews that name the shade. Reviews include water marks as well as a clean steam result, so it is not a fix for damp.
In this set the top pick is Johnstone's Natural Sage silk at about £16.60, with 4.6 from 801 reviews that name the shade and a wipeable finish. The best value is Johnstone's Natural Sage matt at about £17.18, with 4.5 from 2,011 reviews that also name Natural Sage, for a flat living room or bedroom. Dulux Guild Green is the bathroom-labelled tin, at about £29.98, and its reviews include water marks as well as steam. Crown's 308-review line is one shared pool across two listings, so it does not decide a shade on its own.
Johnstone's Natural Sage matt, 2.5 L
About £17.18 for 2.5 litres, with 4.5 from 2,011 reviews that name Natural Sage, for a flat living room or bedroom.
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