1961 - Benjamin Moore
36 Colors
This 1961 Benjamin Moore catalog entry features Alkyd SANI-FLAT, an interior flat paint line with 36 colors. The palette includes muted mid-century shades such as Pedal Pink, Antique Pearl, Lemon Yellow, Pavilion Blue, Aqua, Willow Green, Apricot, Ivory, Honey Beige, Colonial Green, Mayfair, Base Copper, Spruce Green, and Flame. These colors reflect the subdued interior tones popular in the early 1960s, offering a softer and more restrained aesthetic compared to earlier bright palettes.
Originally flat oil-based, these colors are offered in flat or eggshell, with satin available by special request, allowing for modern usability while maintaining historical authenticity.
Ideal for:
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Interior walls and ceilings in early 1960s homes
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Period-accurate mid-century interior color schemes
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Restoration or historically-inspired painting projects
Note: Flat finish preserved; eggshell standard; satin available by special request.