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A rich, decorative shade, Capitol white references orders in Virginia's colonial records to paint public buildings with white oil paint...

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...

The white distemper paint used for printing 18th century wallpaper is the basis for this sun-kissed shade of creamy pale white...

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...

Modeled on a 1750s color found at the Timson House located just outside the Historic area...

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...

Based on the late 18th century paint color found by paint analysts at Burton Parish Church. It was Reverard Goodwin, the rector of the church in the early 20th century, who envisioned the restoration of Virginia's colonial capital and persudaded John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to tour the town in 1926...

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 respected and wealthy local leader, serving two terms as mayor of Williamsburg - in 1766 and 1771...

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 the Constitutional Convention and, in 1789, was appointed by George Washington to the U.S. Supreme Court...

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...

Commonly used for baseboards, doors and trim, this complex blackened brown is based an 18th-century paint formulating using iron oxide pigments...

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 first and second Continental Congresses...

Capturing the patina of aged white paint, this sophisticated shade is a part of Colonial Williamsburg's colonial revival color palette...

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

Capturing the 1770s paint color discovered by paint analysts on the exterior of the Geddy House, this soft white is reminiscent of 18th century creamware...

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...

An exquisite shade for a formal living room, this rich hue is inspired by an 18th century wallpaper color found by researchers in a colonial-era home...

The credit for this rosy, feminine hue goes to a distemper paint found on 18th century wallpaper...

This rich, rather youthful shade of red mirrors that hue found on a circa 1760 English wallpaper border fragment found in the Robert Carter House...

Based on a distemper paint used for printing 18th century wallpaper, this elegant shade draws inspiration from the rich reds found in wallpapers...

A sophisticated and authentic 18th century color, Walnut is a warm mix of iron oxide pigments...

Named for St. George Tucker, one of Williamsburg's prominent citizens, this circa 1798 color was requested for his house facing Courthouse Green...

Based on tan distemper paints used in 18th century wallpapers, this refined, gently weathered neutral adds a sense of history to any space...

A robust, deep red, this gracious shade was used on the exteriors of Williamsburg homes in the 18th century...

A favorite shade on the exteriors of Williamsburg homes before 1750, this rich, regal red is timeless...

Striking the perfect balance between trend and tradition, this deep, dramatic brown, circa 1790, was discovered by paint analysts at the George Reid House...

Discovered by researchers on baseboard fragments from historic Charlton's Coffeehouse, this rugged shade of brown is ideal for a study or library...

An earthy deep red, this shade frequently graced the exteriors and interiors of Williamsburg homes, particularly in the first half of the 18th century...

Based on distemper paint from 18th century wallpapers, this creamy color gains depth from a mix of yellow ochre and white pigments...

Tapping the rich yellow ochre pigment used in 18th century wallpapers and paints, this glamorous shade adds a glistening touch to its surroundings...

Reminiscent of the historical pigment found in 18th century wallpapers, this deep mustard yellow has a luxurious, velvety quality...

Distemper paint from 18th century wallpapers is the inspiration for elegant English ochre, which unites shades of golden yellow with light brown...

Inspired by a shade of deep orange found in wallpapers from the early 19th century, this color is warm and earthy...

Anchored in Colonial Williamsburg's colonial revivial palette, this gracious, elegant neutral is fresh and sophisticated...

The mix of white and vermillion, two 18th century paint pigments, create this vibrant and enduring shade of orange...

This warm, deep pink captures the 18th century practice of mixing white and red iron oxide pigments to create shades of pink and salmon...

A color that symbolizes good fortune, this very traditional deep red was developed from a hand-mixed sample using vermillion, a pigment in use since antiquity...

Pure red pigment is the basis for this rich and regal deep red that radiates confidence and grace...

Named after a pigment used in 18th century, this soul-stirring shade of deepest red is dense and rich, flattering any décor...