1942 - Glidden Interior
12 Colors
This 1942 Glidden brochure features SPRED, a washable, water-thin paint designed for interior surfaces, offered in a flat finish. The 12 colors reflect the early 1940s interior palette, emphasizing soft pastels and gentle neutrals similar to Benjamin Moore’s SANI-FLAT line. Shades include Peach, Orchid, Light Buff, Soft Green, and Powder Blue, providing a subtle, understated color scheme ideal for walls, trim, and decorative woodwork.
Originally flat, these colors are available in flat or eggshell, allowing for historically accurate finishes while accommodating modern preferences for slight sheen.
Ideal for:
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Restoring early 1940s interiors with historically accurate pastel colors
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Period-appropriate wall and trim finishes
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Modern interiors seeking soft, muted, and washable tones
Note: Original flat sheen is preserved; eggshell available.