28 Colors

This 1955 Benjamin Moore catalog entry features Moore's House Paint, an exterior paint line with a mix of vivid and muted tones popular for 1950s homes. The 28-color palette includes decorative trim colors such as Maroon, Yellow, Bright Red, Essex Green, Park Green, Skipper Blue, Brilliant Green, Brown, and Black, alongside house body and siding colors like Copper Red, Cream, Stone Gray, Ivory, Stratford Blue, Bermuda Pink, Navy Green, and Platinum Gray. This palette reflects the mid-century trend of combining bold accent colors with muted, versatile tones for exterior homes.

Originally gloss, these colors are offered in satin or semi-gloss, allowing modern usability while maintaining historical authenticity.

Ideal for:

• Exterior walls, siding, and decorative trim of 1950s homes

• Period-accurate exterior color schemes

• Restoration or historically-inspired painting projects

Note: Original gloss finish adapted to 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.