Color + Inspiration

The San Francisco 49ers name was inspired by the “Forty-Niners” of the California gold rush of the previous century. Ironically, the team’s uniform color scheme was mostly devoid of gold in its early years, relying instead on red and silver. As a nod to the team’s namesakes, gold was phased…

The Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL were originally the Dallas Texans of the AFL. Prior to the team’s inaugural season in 1960, Owner Lamar hunt intended on using Columbia Blue as its primary color. However, in a 1959 owners meeting on team colors, Bud Adams spoke up first and…

The Detroit Lions, established in 1930, were originally known as the Portsmouth Spartans. In 1934, the team moved to Detroit and became the Lions. They’ve won four NFL championships. Detroit Lions’ paint colors are Blue and Silver.   Decorating Benefits of Detroit Lions Paint Colors: The Detroit Lions blue and…

It’s not paint experts, but consumers who ultimately determine which colors are the most popular. At the end of each year, paint stores tabulate their most popular paint colors. These are then crowned as their best sellers. These hues are popular because they appeal to the widest range of design…

The Dutch Boy Color Trends Forecast simplifies the painting experience for homeowners by providing a selection of trending colors that connect with the social, fashion, and design essence of the time. 2025 Color Trends 2024 Color Trends Craft spaces that balance comfort and luxury, creating an elegant aesthetic. Pair these…

The impression a space makes on a visitor or homeowner can be completely transformed by the smallest difference in the choice of color. When preparing to paint, be on the lookout for colors that inspire you. One fun way to create a design scheme for your space is paint color…

Decorate with beautiful Christmas paint colors to infuse your home with the warmth, sophistication, and joy associated with this special time of the year. Green Elegance: Elegant greens make us think of lush evergreen foliage. It’s a sophisticated hue that provides an excellent foundation for any Christmas inspired color palette….

In the early 1970’s Benjamin Moore created this flower petal inspired interior paint color chart that catered to homeowners and designers. These 1972 vintage Benjamin Moore interior colors connected with the spirit and design trends of the era. Petal Fresh Color Palette: 1972 saw the continued evolution away from the…

1968 Benjamin Moore Regal Colors This 1968 Color Chart is divided into pale, creamy tints and deeper accent tones. These Benjamin Moore Vintage Paint Colors take us back to the groovy 1960’s, and can be used to inspire modern or retro themed home, room or office color design updates. Regal…

The Psychology and Aesthetics of Yellow, Pink, Orange, Red, and Gold Color transcends beauty; it drives emotions and sets the tone for our living spaces. Among the most evocative hues are warm paint colors. The Psychology of Warm Tones: Warm tones convey passion, energy, and vibrancy. Orange radiates enthusiasm, red…