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The best paint colours for east-facing rooms: how to make the most of bright morning light without the room turning cold and grey later in the day, with colours from Farrow & Ball and Little Greene.

The best paint colours for south-facing rooms: cool pales that stay fresh, warm colours with enough depth not to wash out, and deep blues that come alive in strong, warm light.

The best paint for children's rooms: toy-safe, low-VOC, wipeable finishes from Little Greene and Farrow & Ball, plus soft colours for nurseries and bedrooms that grow with your child.

Warm white or cool white? How to tell them apart, how north, south, east and west light changes them, and the Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library whites worth sampling.

The best sage and olive green paints compared, including Jewel Beetle, Olive Colour and Studio Green, plus softer sages and deeper olives, with advice on choosing the right green for your light.

The best paint for hallways: washable, scuff-resistant finishes for walls and stairs from all three brands, and welcoming colours that hide everyday wear and suit a hall with little daylight.

The best navy and deep blue paint colours compared: Hague Blue, Stiffkey Blue, Railings, Hicks' Blue, Royal Navy and Squid Ink, with advice on undertones, light and choosing the right one.

Little Greene Carmine (189) is a vibrant, dusky pink with a playful, energetic character that works far beyond Christmas. How to use it on furniture and walls, and the colours to pair it with.

Little Greene Celestial Blue is an airy, dusky blue from an 1807 colour card that works inside and out. The new Pale, Mid and Deep tones, the colours that go with it and the best finishes.

The best terracotta and clay paint colours, from soft Setting Plaster and Red Earth to Tuscan Red and London Clay, with advice on choosing, pairing and using earthy tones at home.

The best paint colours for dark and north-facing rooms: warm-based neutrals that counter cool light, rich deep colours that make a dark room cosy, and the whites and finishes that work best.

The best yellow paint colours for walls, from India Yellow, Sudbury Yellow and Hay to Light Gold and Peruvian Yellow, with advice on undertones, light and what to pair with yellow.