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Cartagena Colonial Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Cartagena Colonial Rich pairs Gush Octane (PI021B) on the main walls with a Raffles Terracota limewash feature wall — a warm, medium-contrast latin colour scheme that feels vibrant, social. It suits the dining room or family room, and works with painted timber, handmade tile, woven textile. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. Cartagena Colonial draws on the colonial architecture of Cartagena de Indias, founded in 1533 on Colombia's Caribbean coast, whose walled old town, built largely between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries under Spanish rule, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Cartagena Colonial Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Octane (PI021B) walls with a Raffles Terracota limewash feature wall and Cartagena Colonial furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Cartagena Colonial Rich limewash theme?

The Cartagena Colonial Rich theme uses Gush Octane (PI021B) on the main walls and Raffles Terracota limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm latin colour scheme best for the dining room or family room, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Octane (PI021B)
Feature wall: Raffles Terracota limewash
Best room: Dining Room, Family Room
Mood: Vibrant, social
Price: From $1,688 (Gush Core) · From $2,088 (Gush Care)

Package

From $1,688 with Gush Core or From $2,088 with Gush Care — full-unit painting plus this Raffles Terracota feature wall, for Condo & HDB units below 1,000 sqft. See what the 332-theme package includes.

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Design history

History and meaning

Cartagena Colonial draws on the colonial architecture of Cartagena de Indias, founded in 1533 on Colombia's Caribbean coast, whose walled old town, built largely between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries under Spanish rule, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its lime-plastered houses, carved timber balconies, internal courtyards and patterned tile floors developed within a hot, humid port. The aesthetic favours painted timber, handmade tile and woven textile within a latin-colour palette, so a living room reads as vibrant and social, where Caribbean-colonial craft defines a warm, characterful room.

What it represents: It represents vibrant, social character through a latin colour palette and the recognisable visual language of Cartagena Colonial.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give painted timber, handmade tile, woven textile a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Octane (PI021B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Terracota

Gush Core/Care main walls: Octane (PI021B) #f69ba0
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Terracota textured official swatch reference
Contrast: Medium
Undertone: Warm
Best room: Dining / family room
Materials and furnishing cues: Painted timber, handmade tile, woven textile
Official references: Gush Core Octane PI021B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH TERRACOTA (Premium Color)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Octane on the main walls keeps the Cartagena Colonial scheme richer, more anchored and practical for dining / family room. Terracota as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits painted timber, handmade tile, woven textile. The warm undertone makes the room feel settled and welcoming, while the limewashed focal wall adds sun-baked texture without making the home feel heavy.

Colours under different light

From warm evening to clear daylight

3000K · Warm white

Warmer and softer; creams, reds and timber undertones become more noticeable.

4000K · Neutral white

The most balanced view of the pairing, with warm and cool notes held evenly.

5000K · Daylight white

Cooler and clearer; blue, green and mineral-grey notes read more distinctly.

These are lighting representations, not exact paint samples. Room direction, daylight and furnishings affect the final result, so compare a physical sample at home before approval.

Soft or Rich

How Cartagena Colonial Rich differs from its twin

Cartagena Colonial Rich uses Gush Octane with Raffles Terracota (medium contrast, vibrant, social). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Mango with Raffles Mandarin Mirage (medium contrast, vibrant, social). Pick Rich when you want the feature wall to make a statement in a well-lit room; pick Soft for a lighter, airier feel in smaller or dimmer rooms.

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Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Painted timber: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
handmade tile: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
woven textile: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Cartagena Colonial — Soft / Airy: Mango (OR002B) + Mandarin Mirage

Questions

Cartagena Colonial Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Cartagena Colonial Rich theme?

It is best for the dining room or family room. The medium contrast between Gush Octane and Raffles Terracota keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with painted timber, handmade tile, woven textile.

How is Cartagena Colonial Rich different from Cartagena Colonial Soft?

Rich uses Gush Octane with Raffles Terracota; Soft uses Gush Mango with Raffles Mandarin Mirage. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

How much does the Cartagena Colonial Rich limewash theme cost in Singapore?

From $1,688 with Gush Core or from $2,088 with Gush Care, covering full-unit painting plus the Raffles Terracota limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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