Donald Kaufman and his partner Taffy Dahl used a fine arts concept to create their lines of full spectrum paints.  The paints offer more depth and luminosity than standard paints.

The Donald Kaufman line differs from commercial paint in three ways: they have as many as 13 pigments, the pigments are more transparent than most commercial paints, and they never add oxides which diminishes paints ability to reflect light.


Interior Paint Atmospheres

The line offers a range of color atmospheres from whites to warms to neutrals to colors. Explore 18 close value whites and 66 colors at the Donald Kaufman Color site.

Interior Paint Samples

Paint sample pots (16 oz. each) are available for all colors.  These samples will cover about an 8' x 8' wall with a double coat.

Sample cards are also available for purchase.  The color cards, including the neutral and warm atmospheres, are 4" x 8".  The 18 close value white cards are 9" x 9".  The box can expand to include new colors the company may create.

Design Inspiration

These books either written by the the creators or about the Donald Kaufman line, may help to inspire you.

Color: Natural Palettes for Painted Rooms by Donald Kaufman and Taffy Dahl; Color Palettes: Atmospheric Interiors Using the David Kaufman Color Collection by Suzanne Butterfield; Color & Light: Luminous Atmospheres for Painted Rooms by Donald Kaufman and Taffy Dahl.

Inspiration for decorators everywhere; Paints available only in the United States.

Kate Smith, founder and contributing editor of Sensational Color is a color expert, strategist and engaging speaker and host of Views on Hues.

In addition to the color services she provides for many corporations, Kate shares her knowledge of color on her website Sensational Color and blogs: Color For Your Home, Color Pro, and Live In Full Color.