EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS

Appropriate examples of colors and styles here in Jefferson Park.

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ALL new color choices, including those described by paint manufacturers as "historic," must go through the HPOZ approval process. Please see here for more information.

HELPFUL LINKS

Painting Historic Exteriors

Having trouble choosing paint colors that are appropriate to the age and style of your house?

Historic Colors of America

This list provides guidance on usage and application of the Historic Colors of America paints and expands recommendations for selecting appropriate paint colors by architectural style and period.

Benjamin Moore Historic Color Collection

Explore color palletes and let Benjamin Moore show you which colors go together.

Sherwin Williams Historic Paint Color Collection

Explore interior and exterior historic colors by Sherwin Williams

Historic House Colors

See real examples of restored historic homes with appropriate paint colors in the bungalow arts and crafts style.

Choosing Exterior Paint Colors

Read this blog about choosing colors for an historic craftsman bungalow.