Color + Inspiration

The Sinclair Paint Colormatic Colors and Sintone systems contain 1008 unique hues. This fan deck was in use from the late 1980’s to the mid 1990’s. The system is divided into three groups but the fan deck contains a fourth section with standard colors: Colormatic I – Clean, high chroma…

This vintage Glidden Exterior Master Palette fan deck is from 1992. The 336 colors in this collection represent the most popularly selected hues from Glidden’s Master Color System. This deck assisted painters, decorators, architects and homeowners in selecting pleasing color combinations. Glidden 2025 This year’s Glidden Trending Colors Palette highlights…

Choosing the right color can be a complicated process. House painting color tools, like these, are a convenient way to examine colors prior to embarking on a painting project. There are many different sizes and shapes of color resources. The most popular tools for consumers are fan decks and color…

The first step in choosing a new color often involves selecting paint store color chips. However, not all chips are created equal. Decorating using C2 Paint Chips is easier because they are made with actual paint. This provides a visual benefit over their conventional paint store, ink-printed counterparts based on…

Sinclair was a premium Los Angeles paint manufacturer. Their innovative colors have stood the test of time. Late 1980’s Color Chart This Vintage Sinclair Paint Color Chart is from the late 1980’s. It has 18 three color curated exterior architectural combinations for homes, apartments and commercial buildings. Pictured here is…

Fine Paints of Europe has many color collections and color tools for interior and exterior design projects. Here is a sampling of Fine Paints of Europe Color Collections. Inspiration Collection This curated Inspiration Fine Paints of Europe Color Deck has over 1400 colors divided into bright, pastel, and grey tones….

If you’re looking for an instant mood-booster, a fresh paint job is the way to go. A splash of color will perk up a tired-looking house and add appeal, warmth and vibrancy. Opt for popular shades or subtle tones. Picking the right color is easy when you know what everyone…

The Dunn Edwards Q system colors collection was one of the most popular and widely used decorating tools in 1980’s Los Angeles. This vintage color collection continues to inspire interior designers and homeowners with their soothing qualities and timeless charm. The Q System was a revolutionary approach to color selection…

Orange walls make a bold statement in any room. Orange can also be used as an accent along with other colors in a gentle, contemporary design scheme. The orange paint color chip pictured here is from the Benjamin Moore color preview collection. Sherwin Williams When it comes to Oranges, these…

Anything you find beautiful can inspire a room or house color refresh. These warm, welcoming Benjamin Moore fall colors reflect the season’s changing and convey feelings of cozy nights around a fireplace. Fall-inspired colors are appropriate to almost any design scheme. Here are decorating benefits of fall colors: Decorating with…