1955- Benjamin Moore Exterior
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:
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Exterior walls, siding, and decorative trim of 1950s homes
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Period-accurate exterior color schemes
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Restoration or historically-inspired painting projects
Note: Original gloss finish adapted to satin or semi-gloss