Color

This rich salmon color was discovered by researchers on the exterior of an 18th century home near Williamsburg and was re-created by handmixing white and red iron oxide pigments...

An exquisite shade for a formal living room, this rich hue is inspired by an 18th century wallpaper color found by researchers in a colonial-era home...

The credit for this rosy, feminine hue goes to a distemper paint found on 18th century wallpaper...

This rich, rather youthful shade of red mirrors that hue found on a circa 1760 English wallpaper border fragment found in the Robert Carter House...

Based on a distemper paint used for printing 18th century wallpaper, this elegant shade draws inspiration from the rich reds found in wallpapers...

A sophisticated and authentic 18th century color, Walnut is a warm mix of iron oxide pigments...

Named for St. George Tucker, one of Williamsburg's prominent citizens, this circa 1798 color was requested for his house facing Courthouse Green...

Based on tan distemper paints used in 18th century wallpapers, this refined, gently weathered neutral adds a sense of history to any space...

A robust, deep red, this gracious shade was used on the exteriors of Williamsburg homes in the 18th century...

A favorite shade on the exteriors of Williamsburg homes before 1750, this rich, regal red is timeless...

Striking the perfect balance between trend and tradition, this deep, dramatic brown, circa 1790, was discovered by paint analysts at the George Reid House...

Discovered by researchers on baseboard fragments from historic Charlton's Coffeehouse, this rugged shade of brown is ideal for a study or library...

An earthy deep red, this shade frequently graced the exteriors and interiors of Williamsburg homes, particularly in the first half of the 18th century...

Based on distemper paint from 18th century wallpapers, this creamy color gains depth from a mix of yellow ochre and white pigments...

Tapping the rich yellow ochre pigment used in 18th century wallpapers and paints, this glamorous shade adds a glistening touch to its surroundings...

Reminiscent of the historical pigment found in 18th century wallpapers, this deep mustard yellow has a luxurious, velvety quality...

Distemper paint from 18th century wallpapers is the inspiration for elegant English ochre, which unites shades of golden yellow with light brown...

Inspired by a shade of deep orange found in wallpapers from the early 19th century, this color is warm and earthy...

Anchored in Colonial Williamsburg's colonial revivial palette, this gracious, elegant neutral is fresh and sophisticated...

The mix of white and vermillion, two 18th century paint pigments, create this vibrant and enduring shade of orange...

This warm, deep pink captures the 18th century practice of mixing white and red iron oxide pigments to create shades of pink and salmon...

A color that symbolizes good fortune, this very traditional deep red was developed from a hand-mixed sample using vermillion, a pigment in use since antiquity...

Pure red pigment is the basis for this rich and regal deep red that radiates confidence and grace...

Named after a pigment used in 18th century, this soul-stirring shade of deepest red is dense and rich, flattering any décor...

A red made from naturally occurring iron oxide pigments, reddish-brown Brickyard red has a likable, well-worn quality...

Grown-up and glamorous, this aristocratic shade of deep red was created with red pigments available in the 18th century...

Inspired by paints made with the pigment vermillion, this deep red captures a sense of ceremony and tradition...

A shade with unmatched historical significance, this rich hue made with the pigment vermillion is as relevant today as it was in the 18th century...

Seen in 18th century wallpapers, including a fragment recovered from the Robert Carter House, this rich, romantic shade of deep red casts a radiant glow on its surroundings...

First discovered during paint investigations in the 1950s, subtle Palace tan captures the shade of an aged 18th century white paint commonly used throughout the Historic Area...

Made using iron oxide pigments in the 18th century, this classic red brick is dense and deeply concentrated, with a pronounced hint of wine...

This deep, inviting shade of plum traces its history to the 18th century, when it was once made using umber pigments...

A smoky, seductive shade, this darker neutral reflects the 18th century practice of mixing white and black pigments...

Beige with a bold, modern kick, this classic shade - a mix of white and yellow ochre pigments - would have been a popular interior color in the 18th century...

A buttery, warm shade of yellow, this rich hue is based on 18th century paint using white and yellow ochre pigments. It will add a visible glow to any space...

Suggesting the spirited nature of tavern life, this lively deep yellow hue is based on 18th century paints made with white and yellow ochre pigments...

Seen in both 18th century wallpapers and oil paints, this earthy, natural shade has a rich, golden hue...

Eighteenth century wallpaper and oil paint are the inspiration for this saturated yellow...

A brown-gold hybrid, this deep shade captures the mood of a bygone era. It is based on the late 18th century color found by researchers at the Robert Carter house in Colonial Williamsburg...

This smooth, radiant shade of yellow, based on 18th century paints made with white and yellow ochre pigments, captures the sophistication of the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg...

A rich, deep gray with a mossy green undertone, Tavern gray is based on the 18th century practice of mixing white and black pigments...

Echoing the richness of a pattern favored by Virginia's gentry, this vibrant shade is based on 1760s block-printed wallpaper with an Indian-inspired design of Palmate leaves and flowers found in the Thomas Everard House...

Wallpaper fragments dating to 1760 are the inspiration for this glamorously golden shade. Pair it with antique furnishings for a formal, flattering look...

Based on 18th century white paints tinged with a touch of yellow ochre pigment, this pale, lemony yellow is youthful and fresh...

A traditional tan, this versatile neutral is inspired by 18th century white paints tinted with yellow ochre pigment. Located in the Wythe house which served as the headquarters for George Washington just before the seige of Yorktown. It was one of the grandest and most impressive private dwellings i..

Inspired by the elegance and refinement of George Wythe, this rich shade of gold is based on 18th century paints made with yellow ochre pigment. It conveys integrity and virtue...

An opulent ochre, this warm, aristocratic shade has the decorative quality of heirloom furnishings and fixtures. It was inspired by yellow ochre's ability to take on a green hue...

This deep, graceful gold is based on paints made with a darker yellow ochre, imparting lots of warmth and density...

This poised and elegant hue owes its depth to the use of darker yellow ochre pigments in the 18th century...

Inspired by the simple grandeur of the Duke of Gloucester Street, this sublimely subtle shade is a mix of lamp black, verdigris, yellow ochre and white...