41 Colors

This 1939 Glidden catalog page features Endurance Paint, an oil-based gloss exterior paint designed for houses, trim, and other exterior woodwork. The 41 colors reflect the late 1930s exterior palette, offering muted yet versatile tones commonly used on homes, shutters, and trim. Shades included soft terracotta, Lemont Stone, ivory tones, greens, blues, and browns, similar to the color trends of the mid-1930s.

Popular Trim & Shutter Colors – 4 Colors

This section highlights four additional colors recommended for trim and shutters, complementing the Endurance Paint palette and providing subtle accent options for architectural details.

Handy Home Paint – 16 Colors

Also from the 1939 Glidden catalog, Handy Home Paint presents 16 exterior colors intended for smaller projects or auxiliary surfaces, extending the late 1930s palette with practical and historically consistent options.

All colors were originally gloss but are offered in satin or semi-gloss, with eggshell available on special request.

Ideal for:

• Restoring late 1930s homes with historically accurate exterior finishes

• Painting trim, shutters, and auxiliary surfaces with period-appropriate colors

• Modern homes seeking authentic late 1930s exterior tones

Note: Original gloss sheen is supplied as satin or semi-gloss.

Color Matching & Sample Disclaimer

We define our historic color matches as precison-matched in hue to original manufacturer references. Each 8 oz sample is produced in our standard match grade to accurately represent the color.

Due to differences between paint products and finishes, the same color may vary slightly when produced in other grades or sheens.

Higher-grade paint options are available for final applications, just as with full home orders.

Upgrade for Best Results

Your sample represents the color. Your final paint determines the finish.

For full projects, we recommend upgrading to a higher-performance paint line for superior coverage, durability, and overall appearance—especially on exteriors and detailed trim.

Contact us for recommendations based on your specific project.