1940 - Benjamin Moore Interior
20 Colors
This 1940 Benjamin Moore brochure features SANI-FLAT, a flat oil paint for all interior surfaces, offering a perfect flat velvet finish. The 20 colors reflect the early 1940s interior palette, favoring soft, cool pastels and gentle neutrals. Shades included Light Buff, Nile Green, Orchid, Putty, Apricot, Pea Green, Tea Rose, Light Gray, Peach, Adam Green, Light Pink, and Powder Blue, among others, providing subtle, elegant tones ideal for walls, trim, and decorative woodwork.
Originally formulated as flat, these colors are offered in flat or eggshell, allowing for a historically accurate finish while accommodating modern preferences for slight sheen.
Ideal for:
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Restoring early 1940s interiors with historically accurate colors
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Period-appropriate wall and trim finishes
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Modern interiors seeking soft, pastel, and understated tones
Note: Original flat sheen is preserved; eggshell available.