MINERALS — a naturally matte, breathable, lime-based extension of Blēo’s colour universe
MINERALS is an architectural wall material made in Copenhagen from natural minerals. Based on slaked lime, a refined mineral binder that hardens through a natural reaction with CO₂, it forms a breathable, diffusion-open surface with a distinctly ultra-matte, powdery expression. As it dries, the paint settles into a soft, mineral texture with gentle depth and subtle movement that shifts with the light. Formulated with minimal additives and a low level of organic content, MINERALS stays close to the behaviour of traditional lime paints while offering a stable, predictable application. The high pigment load gives each tone a calm yet rich presence suited to both contemporary and traditional interiors.
Developed for dry interior mineral substrates such as plaster, gypsum board and suitably prepared painted walls, MINERALS can be applied by brush or roller. Thin, crossed brushstrokes create a more tactile, layered surface, while rolling produces a soft, ultra-matte finish that retains its mineral character. Because it behaves differently from conventional paint, each movement contributes to the final architectural expression.
MINERALS Collections
MINERALS expands Blēo’s colour world into a more tactile, materially expressive dimension. Where our Essential Paint Collection offers clarity and precision, MINERALS introduces a textured, breathable surface that allows colour, light and material to interact in a softer, atmospheric way. Its calm, ultra-matte finish works as an architectural layer within interiors, adding depth and nuance without competing with the space.
Collaboration with John Pawson
The first MINERALS series translates thirteen tones from John Pawson’s Whitescale palette into a restrained mineral collection. Grounded in his exploration of light and material reduction, these shades gain a softness when applied as MINERALS, gently diffusing light and revealing quiet tonal shifts. The result is a material expression of Pawson’s precise, calm sensibility.
Qualities of MINERALS
Ultra-matte mineral finish
A dead-matte, non-reflective, textural surface that softens light and enhances architectural form.
Naturally breathable
A non-film-forming, mineral structure that allows walls to breathe and regulate moisture naturally.
Highly diffusion-open
Supports healthy vapour movement through the surface, ideal for maintaining material equilibrium in interior spaces.
Low-organic-content formulation
Minimal organic binders and additives for a coating that behaves like a true mineral material.
Soft texture and gentle depth
A tactile, powdery surface that develops quiet tonal variation depending on light, substrate and application.
Chemically simple and environmentally gentle
A refined, mineral-based formulation with reduced chemical complexity and low emissions.
Rich yet understated pigmentation
A high pigment load that delivers deep, calm, quiet colours with a muted, architectural presence.
Carbonation-based curing
Hardens through a reaction with CO₂, returning to a mineral state for lasting breathability and stability.
Light-absorbing behaviour
Softens and diffuses light through micro-texture, reducing glare and adding atmospheric depth.
Plastic-free composition
Contains no synthetic film-forming binders; free from microplastics with extremely low emissions after curing.
Architectural compatibility
Matte, absorbent and quietly expressive — supporting refined transitions between walls, ceilings and details.
