Color Families

A smoky, seductive shade, this darker neutral reflects the 18th century practice of mixing white and black pigments.

Beige with a bold, modern kick, this classic shade - a mix of white and yellow ochre pigments - would have been a popular interior color in the 18th century.

A buttery, warm shade of yellow, this rich hue is based on 18th century paint using white and yellow ochre pigments. It will add a visible glow to any space.

Suggesting the spirited nature of tavern life, this lively deep yellow hue is based on 18th century paints made with white and yellow ochre pigments.

Seen in both 18th century wallpapers and oil paints, this earthy, natural shade has a rich, golden hue.

Eighteenth century wallpaper and oil paint are the inspiration for this saturated yellow.

A brown-gold hybrid, this deep shade captures the mood of a bygone era. It is based on the late 18th century color found by researchers at the Robert Carter house...

This smooth, radiant shade of yellow, based on 18th century paints made with white and yellow ochre pigments, captures the sophistication of the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg.

Echoing the richness of a pattern favored by Virginia's gentry, this vibrant shade is based on 1760s block-printed wallpaper with an Indian-inspired design of Palmate leaves and flowers found in...

Wallpaper fragments dating to 1760 are the inspiration for this glamorously golden shade. Pair it with antique furnishings for a formal, flattering look.

Based on 18th century white paints tinged with a touch of yellow ochre pigment, this pale, lemony yellow is youthful and fresh.

A traditional tan, this versatile neutral is inspired by 18th century white paints tinted with yellow ochre pigment. Located in the Wythe house which served as the headquarters for George...

Inspired by the elegance and refinement of George Wythe, this rich shade of gold is based on 18th century paints made with yellow ochre pigment. It conveys integrity and virtue.

An opulent ochre, this warm, aristocratic shade has the decorative quality of heirloom furnishings and fixtures. It was inspired by yellow ochre's ability to take on a green hue.

This deep, graceful gold is based on paints made with a darker yellow ochre, imparting lots of warmth and density.

This poised and elegant hue owes its depth to the use of darker yellow ochre pigments in the 18th century.

Inspired by the simple grandeur of the Duke of Gloucester Street, this sublimely subtle shade is a mix of lamp black, verdigris, yellow ochre and white.

Lush yet low-key, beautifully balanced Burwell green traces its color history to a mix of the pigments lamp black, verdigris, yellow ochre and white.

This mossy, memorable green, a mix of lamp black, verdigris, yellow ochre and white pigments, is a balance between elegant and earthy.

Suggesting an eco-friendly attitude, this soft green takes its name from the naturally occuring pigment of the same name.

A light and breezy shade of spring green, this color captures the shade of a naturally occurring green pigment.

A vibrant hue as playful and fun as its name, Parrot green is seen in 18th century chinoiserie wallpaper in Colonial Williamsburg's collections.

Based on early 19th century paint evidence found on the Timson House located just outside the historic area.

A deep, rich green with a touch of brown, this shade was created using popular 18th century pigments such as Prussian blue, yellow ochre and lamp black.

This fresh, fashionable shade of green, a part of Colonial Williamsburg's revival color palette, feels modern and sophisticated.

A part of Colonial Williamsburg's revival color palette, this beguiling and contemporary shade of fresh green packs a stylish punch.

Sleek and stylish, this light, luminous shade of soft green has a sun-kissed quality. It is part of Colonial Williamsburg's revival color palette.

A spring green with a fashionable twist, this richer shade, a part of Colonial Williamsburg's revival color palette, has a more modern sensibility.