From precise historic color matching to complete whole-home orders,

we handle it all nationwide.

Spring 2026 Launch

Bring History to life without costly consultations

Historic Home Colors empowers you to uncover authentic paint palettes for your period home. Explore expertly curated color schemes, historical references, and restoration tips tailored to different architectural styles and eras-all without expensive design consultations or complicated processes.

Colors by Decade

Accurately photographed color examples

Real isolated color photographs taken directly from original manufacturer pamphlets and brochured of the exact era.

1860s-1870s Devoe paint set

View one color at a time for superior accuracy

Our digital swatch tool shows each historic color individually so you can see its true tone and shade clearly-exactly as it appeared in the original manufacturer's brochure.

Note: Individual color photos shown for select featured brochures only. Other brochures will display the original cover with full color images and lists on the product page.

Do Your Own Research (DYOR)

Empower yourself with our free resources

 Color Examples are created using the following premium lines.

Test historic paint colors at home with convenient squeeze bottles. Each contains up to 8 oz of genuine paint for creating larger, accurate color examples in your own lighting and space.

Apply our product to various surfaces.

Order flat, satin or semi-gloss

The Joy of choosing historic colors

Simple, stress free, and inspiring

Color Matching Process and Technology

At Historic Home Colors, we preserve authenticity with precise color matching tailored to your home.

  1. Choose a Color: Select from our premium historic brochures, designed to account for fading.
  2. Analyze the Color: Our advanced technology assesses tone, shade, and condition for accuracy.
  3. Formulate the Color: Software creates exact formulas to replicate original hues.
  4. Apply with Ease: Matched colors are dispensed into 8 oz. squeeze bottles for period-perfect results.
  5. Order your match: Each purchase includes one precision-matched historic color formula.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I order examples of historic home colors?

To order examples of our historic home colors, choose your desired colors and click "Add to Cart," then proceed to checkout and provide your shipping details for delivery. Need a Specific Paint Quantity? Contact us directly to arrange larger orders of any color paint product.

What payment options are available for ordering historic home colors?

We accept all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. You can also choose to pay via PayPal for added convenience and security.

How long will it take for my order of historic home colors to be shipped?

Order Processing & Shipping Your historic home colors will be crafted in 4–10 business days, whether you order from Atlanta (our home base), New York, California, or anywhere else. Enjoy free shipping on all orders, each including a 8 oz. squeeze bottle of your Color Example(s) for easy testing. We’ll confirm your color choices within 48 hours and send a tracking email once shipped via UPS or FedEx, nationwide or internationally. One or more Color Examples that are included with your order are stored at our paint processing locations for easy reordering online or by phone. From Atlanta, we can send your Color Example(s) to a local Pittsburgh Paints corporate store or a Glidden-Home Depot Account Executive near you, anywhere in the US, to facilitate your order without a store visit. For whole-home orders over $250 in the Atlanta metro area using either Pittsburgh Paints or Glidden-Home Depot we can arrange free delivery of these larger paint quantities (e.g., gallons) directly to your residence.

Do you offer international shipping for orders of historic home colors?

Yes, we provide international shipping for our historic home color examples. Shipping costs and delivery times may vary based on your destination country.