Interior and Exterior Paint Colors

Use the Paint Visualizer to see all the Sherwin Williams paint colors in action.

Sherwin Williams color themes for Interiors include: Classical/Colonial, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, The Jazz Age, Streamlined Years, and Suburban Modern.  The color themes for Exteriors include: Classical/Colonial, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, and Suburban Modern.


Check out the Simply Color Brochure to see the color themes in action.

Inspiration

Sherwin-Williams offers STIR magazine is published and mailed three times a year: in February, July and November and also offers STIR eExtra is sent six times a year in February, April, May, June, September and November.  You can subscribe for free on the STIR website.

The Colormix^TM07 Color Trend Report lets you see what Sherwin Williams projects for next year.  You can also visit the archive pages from 2005 and 2006.

COLOR 101 : Learn all about color; Why it matters, how to choose it, and what it says.

At the Ideas & Inspiration page, learn about Faux Finishing Treatments and inspire your creativity with by perusing design ideas and the ads looks.

HISTORIC COLORS FOR YOUR HOME

Sherwin-Williams offers interior paint color palettes for six different time periods and exterior palettes for four of those same eras.

Historical Colors for Interiors and Exteriors

Sherwin-Williams offers historically accurate paint color palettes for wall, trim and accent colors.

Two examples of each of the six color palettes are shown below to give you an idea of colors that were used during that time period.  You can see a all of the colors by downloading the brochure for each palette from the Sherwin-Williams website.

Classical / Colonial Color Schemes

The warmth and charm of the 1800s that's just as beautiful today.

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Classical / Colonial Colors for Interiors

Classical / Colonial Colors for Exteriors

Arts and Crafts Color Schemes

Return to the basic lines and balance inspired by the Arts & Crafts style of the 1900s.

Download all of the Arts and Crafts Colors here...

Arts and Crafts Colors for Interiors



Arts and Crafts Colors for Exteriors


 

Victorian Colors Color Schemes

The intricate delicacy of the Victorian decorative style.

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Victorian Colors for Interiors



Victorian Colors for Exteriors


 

The Jazz Age Color Schemes

A palette of contrasts captures the vintage look of the 1920s.

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The Jazz Age Color for Interiors


 

Streamlined Years Color Schemes

Warm, personal hues evoke the simple sophistication of the 1930s.

Download all of the Streamlined Years colors here...
 

Streamlined Years Colors for Interiors


 

Suburban Modern Color Schemes

An optimistic outlook reflected in the cheerful colors of the 1950s.

Download all of the Suburban Modern colors here...
 

Suburban Modern Colors for Interiors



Suburban Modern Colors for Exteriors

Please note:  Due to individual computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may not accurately reflect Sherwin-Williams paint colors.  To confirm your color choices, visit your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams store and refer to our in-store color cards. 

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