Color Families

The stone shade referenced in 18th century British paint and builders manuals is the color inspiration behind this softer mid-tone gray.

Tracing its origin to the late 18th century paint color uncovered by paint analysts on the exterior of the Finnie House, this go-anywhere gray has a rich, traditional feeling.

A mix of 18th century white, black and yellow pigments give this deep neutral its velvety soft quality.

Reflecting the 18th century practice of mixing white and black pigments, this deep, blackened gray gives weight to a library or den.

An elegant, earthy shade of deep gray, this color evokes the 18th century custom of mixing white and black pigments.

Capturing a mid-18th century shade identified by paint analysts at the Peyton Randolph House, this deep, dignified color mirrors the richness of centuries-old stone.

Detected by paint analysts, this classic gray-taupe takes a historical cue from the exterior of the Robert Carter House during the American Revolution.

Capturing the shade of aged lime putty, this soft reflective white sets a warm tone.

A classic cream, this rosy and refined hue mirrors the shade of an early 1770s color found through paint analysis at the Prentis Store.

Based on 18th century white oil paint, this warm, all-purpose cream is ideal for walls and trim.

Inspired by the 1760 color found by paint analysts at Bracken Tenement, Cornice tan adds subtle elegance to any space.

This rich, toasted hue captures the shade of a circa 1760 color uncovered by paint analysts at Bracken Tenement, owned by the "round bellied vicar" John Bracken.

Elegant and understated, Brush beige is a mixture of naturally occurring pigments commonly used in the 18th century.

Inspired by original 1750s colors found on architectural fragments from the Charlton Coffeehouse, this is a gracious and elegant mid-tone tan.

A deep, milky brown, this shade from the colonial revival color palette is often used to protect the thresholds of Colonial Williamsburg's buildings.

Based on the 18th century tradition of mixing white and black pigments, this soft tan shade was popular in Williamsburg during the late 18th century.

This rich, timeless shade of deep coffee is based on a circa 1750s color found at the Thomas Everard House. Everard, who arrive in Virginia as an orphan apprentice, became...

A dusty, dignified taupe, this shade reflects an 18th century precedent for mixing white and black pigments.

A part of Colonial Williamsburg's colonial revival color palette, dixon brown captures the dense beauty of an aged 18th century brown.

This velvety rich shade is based on the 1770s paint color uncovered at the John Blair House. Home to a prominent family of Virginians, John Blair, Jr. represented Virginia at...

Based on available 18th century iron oxide paint pigments, this very dark brown evokes the shades commonly used on baseboards, doors and shutters.

Capturing the 1798 color requested by St. George Tucker for his home facing Courthouse Green, this deep brown is classic and understated.

This fresh and inviting neutral is based on a paint color from the late 18th century found by paint analysts at the home of Peyton Randolph, who presided over the...

Created by blending 18th century white and yellow ochre pigments, this rich tan complements period furnishings and fixtures.

Based on 18th century white oil paint, this subtle, stylish color can anchor a traditional room or energize a trendy one.

Tapping 18th century white and red ochre pigments, this dusty soft peach feels timeless and traditional.

Produced in the 18th century by mixing white and red iron oxide pigments, this marriage of peach and taupe adds depth to any space.

This rich salmon color was discovered by researchers on the exterior of an 18th century home near Williamsburg and was re-created by handmixing white and red iron oxide pigments.