Color

From Colonial Williamsburg's colonial revival color palette, this pronounced, somewhat pensive color was likely found during scratch tests, the precursor to modern paint analysis...

Mirroring the beauty of its namesake mineral, this rich, earthy shade of milky blue was used in 18th century and early 19th century wallpapers...

An 18th century color found by researchers on the second floor of the Brush Everard house was the inspiration for this dense, very dramatic shade of blue-black...

This hue's playful name belies its powerful intensity. The shade was found by researchers on mopboards (baseboards) in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg...

Decorative yet dignified, Ambler slate mimics a shade found in 18th and early 19th century wallpapers...

Created using white and black pigments, this beautiful shade is named after John Bracken, a rector of Bruton Parish Church, mayor of Williamsburg and president of the College of William and Mary...

Striking paired with glossy white trim, this luxurious lighter shade of lampblack is sharp and stylish. It was used in 18th century and early 19th century wallpapers...

An elegant, earthy shade of deep gray, this color evokes the 18th century custom of mixing white and black pigments...

Inspired by shades in 18th century and early 19th century wallpapers, this sophisticated color is soft and unassertive...

In colonial homes, this shade was used both as a finish color and a base for more brilliant colors. Created using black and white pigments, it is flattering and versatile shade of gray...

Anchored in 18th century tradition, this soft gray was created using white and a touch of black pigment to achieve a chalky, romantic quality...

Found in 18th and early 19th century wallpapers and woodwork, this graceful, classic gray is a lighter shade of the pigment bone black...

Conveying rich history and restraint, this beautifully balanced gray was created in the 18th century by mixing white and black pigments...

Capturing a mid-18th century shade identified by paint analysts at the Peyton Randolph House, this deep, dignified color mirrors the richness of centuries-old stone...

Detected by paint analysts, this classic gray-taupe takes a historical cue from the exterior of the Robert Carter House during the American Revolution...

Mirroring the depth of a mid-18th century shade found by paint analysts at the Peyton Randolph House, this deep charcoal gray adds historical interest to any space...

Based on the deep greenish-black color created by aging verdigris, this blackened gray is as rich and relevant today as it was more than a century ago...

Capturing the shade of aged lime putty, this soft reflective white sets a warm tone...

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This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..

This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveile..