2. English Heritage has recently re-created one of the greatest gardens of the Elizabethan age.The original was built by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1575.
3. The contractor had made a good attempt to match the colour of the local stone. However, the initial coat of paint had produced an unfortunate effect and the painted green oak looked like plastic. Patrick Baty of Papers and Paints was asked to help.
4. The situation was worse where the pinky-brown was juxtaposed with the green of the grass. The phenomenon known as Complementary Contrast caused the balustrade to look too red.
5. Measurements were taken from all variations of the stone – old and new – and boards painted up.
6. The best colour was selected for further trials. The colour had to work with the new stone of the Aviary and the old stone of the Castle.
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