Vintage Paint Colors
Vintage Paint Colors
Vintage paint colors are a great resource for creating design schemes for a home or room refresh. These advertising brochures of yesteryear are affordable and interesting pieces of Americana that provide excellent color guidance. For collectors of Mid-Century memorabilia, these booklets provide a glimpse into the color trends, color combinations, and design aesthetics of a…
Read MoreArt & Style of Vintage House Paint Marketing
The Art & Style of Vintage House Paint Marketing brochures provide a window into the aesthetics of wartime and postwar America. Produced by companies like Glidden, Dutch Boy, PPG, Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, these brochures combined marketing with graphic artistry. Glidden 1941 Glidden 1943 In recent years, vintage house…
Read MoreSinclair Paint Color Charts
Sinclair Paint was one of Los Angeles’ finest paint manufacturers during the later half of the 20th century. They produced innovative colors that have stood the test of time. Sinclair’s Colormatic colors are still the official colors used at Disney theme parks. Sinclair 1984 Interior Color Charts These vintage Sinclair Paint Color Charts are from…
Read MoreKelly Moore Paint Colors
Kelly Moore Paint Colors balanced between bold statement hues and softer, grounding tones. Their early 2000’s color collections conveyed this perfectly, offering a spectrum of shades that could be used together or on their own to create dynamic contrasts or serene, cohesive spaces. Here are some examples of the hues that captured the spirit of the…
Read MoreRalph Lauren Paint Colors
Ralph Lauren paint colors of the 1990’s and early 2000’s gave consumers exciting new opportunities for interior decoration. The collections were introduced each fall and spring and presented the most current color trends in home decoration. Connecting with his fashion and home collections, these hues came in a wide range of coordinating colors and finishes. …
Read MoreEarly 1950’s House Colors
Early 1950’s house colors ranged from soft pastels to bold, saturated hues and provided homeowners with a variety of decorating options. Shades of yellow, blue, and dusty browns were popular for creating a comfortable aesthetic. 1951 Pittsburgh Paint Exterior Colors 1953 Glidden Interior Colors
Read More1980’s Interior Paint Colors
1980’s Interior Paint Colors embraced warm and comfortable tones. Consumers preferred muted neutral and sandy tones that created a warm aesthetic. Combined with earthy green or warm brown accents for balanced color schemes that complemented furnishings and architectural materials, they enveloped homes in a soothing essence. https://allabouthousepainting.com/sinclair-paint-color-charts/ 1984 Sinclair Paint Interior Colors Dunn Edwards 1983…
Read MoreGlidden 1940’s Paint Colors
Glidden colors were at the center of 1940’s home decorating trends. During the war years, paint colors tended to be practical and muted. Materials were limited, and many consumers focused on durability over style. Neutral shades like soft grays, off-whites, and earthy browns were common, reflecting the resourceful mood of the time. Glidden 1940’s paint…
Read MoreSinclair Paint Colors
From the late 1980’s to the mid 1990’s, Sinclair Paint Sintone Colors Ultra Deep Palette pushed the boundaries of traditional palettes, offering a range of saturated hues that made a powerful design statement. Sinclair Sintone The philosophy of the Sintone Palette was to provide an immersive, transformative experience through color. These deep, rich tones were…
Read MoreCollecting Vintage Color Charts
Collecting Vintage color charts is fun to collect, and provides creative inspiration for color schemes that are both timeless and on-trend. Classic paint color advertising booklets showcase hues from bygone eras, and can breathe new life into contemporary spaces while adding depth, character, and a sense of nostalgia. These retro color tools can be of…
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