Dutch Boy Vintage Colors

August 16, 2021 / All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc. / Comments Off

Founded in 1907, Dutch Boy is one of America’s most recognized brands in the home improvement industry. Use these Dutch Boy vintage colors to inspire an interior or exterior home design refresh.

1955 Exterior

1955 Dutch Boy Exterior Color Chart Brochure. — 1955 Dutch Boy Exterior Color Chart. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

Front & Back Cover of 1955 Dutch Boy Exterior Color Chart. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

1958 Exterior Sash & Trim Colors

Sash and trim paint came in gloss or semi-gloss enamel and was used on exterior doors, windows, facia, trim, shutters and accents like light fixtures.

Vintage Exterior Sash and Trim Color Chart. — Vintage 1958 Dutch Boy Exterior Sash and Trim Color Chart. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

Front and Back of Exterior Sash & Trim Color Chart. — Front and Back of 1958 Dutch Boy Exterior Sash & Trim Color Chart. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

1959 Interior

Late 1950's Wall Paint Color Chart. — 1959 Dutch Boy Interior Wall Colors. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

Front Cover of 1959 Dutch Boy Interior Wall Color Chart. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

1965 Interior Color Chart

Here are some attractive Dutch Boy Vintage Colors from their mid-century, 1965 interior color chart.

Dutch Boy Mid-century Interior color brochure. — 1965 Dutch Boy Mid-century Interior color chart. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

Dutch Boy Mid-century Interior color chart (Front and Back) — 1965 Dutch Boy Interior color chart (Front and Back). All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

1930’s Colors

Buckle up your time traveling seatbelt for a voyage to the land of ugly colors. These 1930’s Dutch Boy Colors are so unappealing that today’s tones would look at them and cringe. Let’s examine the hues that inspired more nausea than a small boat in choppy waters. It’s a journey that’ll have you asking “What were those color marketing people thinking?”

1931 Dutch Boy Vintage Colors Fan Deck — 1931 Dutch Boy Vintage Color fan deck. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

Mustard Sludge:

Meet Sludgy Mustard, the black sheep of the mustard family. Imagine traditional mustard jumping into a muddy puddle, and voila, Sludgy Mustard is born. It’s the color equivalent of mustard’s wild weekend escapade, and one can’t help but chuckle at its peculiar charm.

Putrid Green:

These Putrid Greens supply more questions than answers. This deviation from the serene greens of nature detoured into the absurd. It’s the kind of green that’s so unappealing, you can’t decide whether to scream or throw up in your mouth. Who knew greens could be so unappealing?

Funky Russet:

Russet usually spells comfort, but Funky Russet had a different agenda. This riddle of a color decided to skip the color party. It’s like russet went on a wild ride through a haunted house and emerged with a grin that says, “I’ve seen things, man.” Funky Russet is the rebel outcast of the brown family.

Wilted Marigold:

Wilted marigolds are a journey into the hideous. Picture the lively original marigold deciding to hit the town for a wild night out and coming back looking like it partied too hard. This group of yellows defy the laws of color decency and leave us questioning, “Marigold, what happened to you?” These hues have stories to tell, but no one wants to hear them.

1930's Paint Color Deck. — 1930’s Dutch Boy Paint Color Deck. All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc.

These unappealing and depressing 1930’s Dutch Boy Colors are the nerds of the design world. So, the next time you come across a color that you just don’t understand, remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Here’s to the chromatic misfits that should be considered the worst options for any aesthetic. https://alllosangelespaintingcompany.com/2024/01/dutch-boy-color-trends/

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