Give your paintings a flawless start with Matisse Background Colour – 250ml. This professional, low-sheen acrylic ground lays down ultra-smooth, high-opacity colour that dries fast and flat—perfect for backgrounds, block-ins, underpainting, murals, sets, signage, and bold graphic work. It brushes or rolls on beautifully to create even, non-reflective fields of colour that photograph well and make foreground details pop.

Why artists choose Matisse Background Colour (250ml):

• High coverage, low-sheen finish for smooth, flat backgrounds and clean edges

• Fast-drying, water-based acrylic for quick layering and studio efficiency

• Strong, lightfast colour that stays vibrant under varnish or top coats

• Mixes with Matisse Structure & Flow Acrylics; tint, glaze, or layer with ease

• Multi-surface adhesion: canvas, primed paper, wood/MDF, card, mural walls & more

• Great for classrooms & studios—low odour, easy soap-and-water cleanup

Size: 250ml tub
Best for: backgrounds, underpaintings, solid colour fields, signwriting, set design, murals, craft and design projects.
Tip: For ultra-flat colour fields, apply with a soft, wide brush or foam roller; allow to dry thoroughly between coats.