Historic Home Colors
Custom Color Matching
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Start Your JourneyEasy-Test Squeeze Bottles. Zero Waste-Mess Free Color Application
Our Single Color Viewing Method lets you see colors clearly—one at a time. It preserves the authenticity of each hue, offering clarity and accuracy unmatched in the industry today! The photographed color samples are a more accurate match than what the competitors offer.
1860s-1870s Devoe paint set
Our Color Examples are created using the following product lines
Pittsburgh Paints and Stains | Glidden | Home Depot
We never use PC generated images or misleading printed chips.
Do Your Own Research (DYOR)
Empower yourself. Take charge of your color journey.
Free Educational Resources
Access our curated selection from our vast 80,000+ historic color library. Download authentic color samples, brochures, and detailed "Launch Codes" that reveal the precise placement of historic colors—all completely FREE.
Whether you own a historic property or a newer home with traditional character, discover perfectly matched period colors from our carefully selected collection. Our comprehensive resources transform you into your own color historian, eliminating costly consultation fees and saving you thousands. Start your historic color journey today.
We cut out the middleman
Empowering you with direct access to authentic resources.
Browse by Decade: 1860s to 1980s
Scroll down to pick your decade, explore authentic palettes matched to original documents, do your research with our free resources, and order samples directly. We've left copies of your color matches at partnered paint stores—simply email or call in your order for seamless pickup or delivery.
1860s
Discover Civil War-era neutrals and earth tones matched to original documents. Use our free images and launch codes for research.
Order 1860s Samples1870s
Victorian influences with rich, detailed hues. Explore photographed samples for accurate restoration.
Order 1870s Samples1880s
Evolving Victorian palettes with bolder accents. DYOR with our 80,000+ library.
Order 1880s Samples1890s
Transition to Edwardian styles with softer tones. Free downloads available.
Order 1890s SamplesEasy Ordering. One-Two-Three-Go!
Rediscover the joy of choosing historic paint—without the usual frustrations. We're here to make it effortless and enjoyable—no more hassles, just pure color inspiration!
Step 1: Browse and Select
Browse and select your colors online for convenient delivery from the decade sections above.
Step 2: Order Samples
Order small, high-quality color samples in flat, satin, and semi-gloss finishes for testing at home. Use the ordering buttons per decade.
Step 3: Scale to Full Order
Once you've received your sample, copies of your color matches will be left at the paint store. Simply email or call in your order to our paint store or partnered locations like Home Depot for bulk paint. For store or contact information across the U.S., reach us at info@historichomecolors.us. Need larger quantities? We scale from sample bottles to full restoration amounts for exterior projects and bulk orders.