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Welcome to our Homeowners' Association (HOA) color library. If your community was originally painted, or has been repainted with Dunn-Edwards paint, you will find the approved color schemes in this section.
To find the color scheme for your association, enter your city and state, zip code, or the name of the association or sub-association. Your results will appear with the option to order color chips to view in your own home, or to download a PDF of the colors, complete with application notes, maps to the three closest stores, and a special offer with savings on your paint purchase.
Please verify your final color choices with your community's governing body before undertaking any exterior painting project.
- Alkali-Sensitive: Colors that are more likely to fade early when used on highly alkaline surfaces, such as new masonry.
- Interior Use Only: Colors with a low resistance to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, causing them to fade.
- Low Hide: Colors that are more transparent and may require multiple coats.
- Historic: Colors that are historically accurate.
If you are not clear on use of the colors in your scheme, contact our Customer Service department (888) DE PAINT® (337-2468).
Home Office Paint Color Ideas & Inspiration
Written by Ricciardi Brothers on . Posted in Interior Paint
Never underestimate the power of color for your home office. It’s important to choose the right paint color and how the particular color can benefit you and your work from home. Colors have an interesting effect on humans, certain tones and hues have the power to stimulate your imagination or to calm you down while boosting your concentrating on the tasks at hand. So, what effect do you want your home office to have on your mood, productivity, and work? Continue reading to discover various paint color ideas and inspiration for your home office.
Calming Office Colors
Calming colors for your home office is perfect for those who work longer hours. The most known soothing and calming paint colors include tones of brown and green. These colors are known to not cause eye fatigue and have the ability to keep you in a calm state of mind, while also simultaneously being efficient. Whether it is tan, beige, or a chocolate brown, these color tones provide an earthy natural atmosphere that generates your workspace to be soothing and focused on the tasks at hand. Green is a color that is extremely calming, as well as energizing for a home office. Studies have shown that green paint tones in a work environment have increased concentration and focus, which is perfect for your home office! A great example is the Starbucks color scheme. The majority of their customers are working, reading, or studying, surrounded by earthy paint tones of brown and green helping them stay focused.
High Productivity Colors for Your Office
The color blue is the most used paint color for a home office space and for many reasons. Blue is the color that has the power to stimulate the mind and generate higher productivity, as well as creativity. Tones of blue can keep you calm, which then results in staying focused and concentrated on your work. In fact, deep and warmer blue hues are used in large corporate offices to not only stimulate the mind but to also bring a peaceful and stress-free workplace atmosphere. You can’t go wrong painting your home office blue, as it is extremely beneficial for your mind, which then helps get your work done efficiently and effectively as possible.
Warmer Office Colors
Warmer paint colors such as a soft coral or peach can help improve your concentration and focus, as well as providing you an extra boost of creativity. These warmer soft pink tones deliver a thought-provoking environment, which is ideal for a home office space. Although these warmer pink shades have a tranquil and soothing effect on the mind, they also stimulate innovative and imaginative ideas, making this the perfect paint color for artistic folks or even a great place for studying. Since the soft blush paint tones offer a subtle yet timeless appearance, you are able to add ‘louder’ accents and/or vintage furniture to bring in more personality for your office.
Stimulating Office Colors
Office workplace with computer.
Bright and energizing, yellow paint will no doubt perk up and breathe life into your dull at-home office. The color yellow has a psychological effect of inspiring emotions such as happiness and optimism, as well as enhancing your creativity, which is why this color choice is perfect for people who work in artistic and ingenious industries. Yellow is considered to be the most motivating and positive color that provides a positive tone and atmosphere for your work environment.
Get Your Home Office Paint at Ricciardi Brothers
Whether you are looking for a calming cool blue color or an optimistic stimulating yellow, Ricciardi Brothers Paint Store has the perfect paint color for your home office. At Ricciardi Brothers, we have the top trending paint colors, as well as a variety of premium paint supplies you need to transform your home office into a productive and beautiful workspace. Now you can shop online from the comfort of your home and have paint gallons and supplies delivered right to your front door. Contact us today to learn more about our online services or for more paint ideas and inspiration.
Written by Ricciardi Brothers on . Posted in Interior Paint
You finally chose the perfect paint color for a room in your home, but what about the paint finish? Choosing the right type of paint finish is very important, since this addition will establish the overall look for your newly painted room. Not many people understand what paint finish works best for each individual space. For instance, the paint finish for your bedroom (considered a “low traffic area”) should not be the same as the paint finish for your kitchen or bathroom, which will need to be highly durable. No need to worry – this guide from the experts at Ricciardi Brothers will help you with choosing the perfect Regal Select Paint Finish for any room in your house.
Regal Select Finishes:
1. Regal Select Flat Finish
The term flat paint means that this finish has the least amount of shine. A flat finish does not reflect light, which means it will not provide any sheen. With less shine and sheen on your walls, this ultimately lets more paint color come through. With a higher pigment of color, the flat paint finish produces a smooth appearance, which is beneficial for hiding flaws such as patches, nail holes, scratches, blemishes, and more. However, you should not be using a flat paint finish for high traffic areas in your home. Since this finish is the hardest to clean, flat paint finish works best in low traffic areas, including bedrooms, home offices, and ceilings.
Pros of Flat Finish
- Hides Flaws
- More Paint Pigment
- Requires Fewer Coats
Cons of Flat Finish
- Difficult to Keep Clean
- Least Durable Type of Paint
Best Used For
2. Regal Select Eggshell Finish
From professional painters to DIY-ers, eggshell paint finish is extremely popular nowadays! The eggshell finish has slightly more shine to it than the flat finish. Don’t get hung up on the name “eggshell” – this paint finish is highly durable and easy to clean, making it perfect for mid to low traffic areas including your hallways, living room, and even your entryway. The eggshell paint finish provides a low-sheen and soft, smooth result that truly resembles an eggshell. This finish is beneficial for hiding any blemishes on your walls and it resists stains.
Pros of Eggshell Finish
- Easy to Clean
- Perfect Amount of Shine
- Resists Stains and Hides Wall Blemishes
Cons of Eggshell Finish
Best Used For
- Mid – Low Traffic Areas
3. Regal Select Pearl Finish
Panorama frame Laundry room interior with cabinets wahing machine and dryer against white wall. Window, laundry basket, clothes rod, and tile floor can also be seen inside this room.
Pros of Pearl Finish
- High Durability
- Easy to Clean
Cons of Pearl Finish
- More Susceptible to Showing Lap Marks & Other Painting Flaws
Best Used For
4. Regal Select Matte Finish
Very similar to the flat paint finish, matte finish is practically “shine-free” and also provides the benefits of hiding wall imperfections and having a high color pigment on your walls. The main difference between flat and matte finishes is that matte is somewhat more durable. Matte paint finishes also require fewer coats of paint, which makes it easier for touching up and can save you money. A matte finish will work best for rooms that have low traffic, such as adult bedrooms, ceilings, or a formal dining room.
Pros of Matte Finish
- Shine-Free
- Depth of Paint Color
- Hides Imperfections
- Easy to Touch Up
Cons of Matte Finish
Best Used For
5. Regal Select Semi-Gloss Finish
Semi-gloss paint has the shine and reflective characteristics perfectly suited for your kitchen or bathroom. Semi-gloss paint finish is highly durable, as well as mildew-resistant, making this the best choice for high traffic areas that may have moisture present and/or everyday wear and tear. Also, using a semi-gloss paint finish will give your room a shiny, sleek, and brighter appearance than other whites and finishes on the market. This paint finish is designed for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and cabinets, as well as for trim, doors, chair rails, and more!
Pros of Semi-Gloss Finish
- Shiny & Reflective
- Highly Durable
- Mildew-Resistant
- Easy to Clean
Cons of Semi-Gloss Finish
Best Used For
Get Your Regal Select Interior Paint at Ricciardi Brothers Today
At Ricciardi Brothers, you can shop all Benjamin Moore’s Regal Select Interior Paint colors and finishes by ordering online or picking up in-store. Experience premium performance from Regal Select Interior Paint, which provides easy application with smooth and beautiful results each time you paint! Regal Paint is available in five finishes, including flat, eggshell, pearl, matte and semi-gloss, as well as a full spectrum of colors. If you would like more information, please visit one of our NJ, PA, or DE locations in your neighborhood or contact us today.
Written by Ricciardi Brothers on . Posted in Interior Paint
Color of the Year 2020: First Light
As 2019 comes to a close, Benjamin Moore has named First Light, a soft, not-too-sweet pink, its 2020 Color of the Year. This refreshing alternative to white or beige plays well with other colors and can flatter any space you desire, whether it be your dining room or lounge area. As the name indicates, it depicts a color found in the early morning sky and the beginning of a brand new day. It is the company’s first time choosing a pink hue as the Color of the Year and symbolizes an upbeat and hopeful kickoff to the next ten years ahead.
2102-70 First Light
The company’s 2020 color palette features 10 coordinated paint colors with hues like Cushing Green HC-125, Golden Straw 2152-50, Blue Danube 2062-30 and Windmill Wings 2067-60, each of which sparkle when paired and layered with the very amiable First Light’s rosy glow. According to the paint maker, the 2020 Trend palette involves a yearlong observation of design, art, fashion, environment and cultural influences from around the globe. With a new decade on the horizon, it may be the perfect time to make a change. The trend toward expressive, saturated colors signifies a departure from the more subdued Color of the Year 2019, Metropolitan. There are so many creative ways to incorporate First Light into your home. Here are some ideas on how you can use this shade in the coming year:
Create an Accent Wall
An accent wall is a budget-friendly way to make a bold statement in any room of your home. With First Light, whichever wall you choose will undoubtedly become the focal point of the space. It can really change the vibe of the room, in the best way possible, when paired with the right tones. Create the illusion of a drastic change with only a little bit of paint.
Add Color to Your Front Door
Not only can First Light revitalize the interior of your home – it can help to boost your curb appeal. This uplifting wash of pink can make a great first impression on passers-by and provide a warm welcome for guests. Make this bright-spirited shade the center of attention before even setting foot inside.
Paint a Piece of Furniture
As we bring in the year 2020, give new life to your old furniture with a colorful DIY makeover. Do you have a china cabinet or coffee table that you love, but are wondering if it still fits your style? The key to a stunning paint job is to add an unexpected pop of color. The airy-toned First Light provides you with the optimal opportunity to enliven any piece you choose.
Enhance the Architecture
Color can be used to manipulate the way your architecture looks and feels. Colorful paint is a powerful design element for enhancing architectural features that deserve to be showcased. It can even create the illusion of dimension where it does not exist. First Light is a flattering and fun hue that has great potential to be the highlighting component of a space.
Shop the 2020 Color Palette with Ricciardi Brothers
The ten harmonious hues of the Color Trends 2020 palette, including First Light, deliver modern paint color pairings that combine optimism with understatement, a timeless way to lighten up any room. At Ricciardi Brothers, you can shop this palette and many others, by ordering online or picking up in-store. Experience premium performance in Aura paint, which boasts incredible hide, and fade and color rub-off resistance. If you would like more information, please visit one of our locations in your neighborhood or contact us today.
Written by Ricciardi Brothers on . Posted in Home Tips, Interior Paint
Buying a new home is an exciting time! It is a chance to start a new chapter of your life with a “clean slate,” taking the design into your own hands and bringing your ideas to life. The process of decorating your new home can be an excellent outlet for expressing yourself and creating a space that makes you feel comfortable, happy, and at home. Choosing the colors for your new home should never be a stressful process. When you hit a bump in the road, try following these 5 intuitive home paint tips from the paint and design experts at Ricciardi Brothers to help bring out the interior decorator within!
Paint from Dark to Light – Floor to Ceiling
The next time you step outside, notice your surroundings and the natural gradation of color from dark to light, ground to sky. Pay attention to the dark greens, browns, greys, and black of the ground and the mid-tone and bright colors of flora and fauna, and finally to the light whites, blues, and greys of the sky above. This gradation is one that is very natural to us and can easily be translated into your home. For example, if you are using blue as a prominent color, imagine beautiful wood floors with a dark blue patterned area rug, baseboards in Blue Danube, window details in Winter Lake, walls in Smoke, and ceiling in Marilyn’s Dress.
Paint Your Mood in Your Home!
What makes you happy? Hungry? Tired? As “animals,” we are largely driven by our primal instincts and many of the spaces in our homes cater to our primal needs. A dining room for eating, a bedroom for sleeping, and so forth. Tap into these moods when considering paint colors for your home.
Colors That Incite Hunger
It has been widely proven that the best colors to promote hunger are the more passionate, warmer colors. When choosing colors for your dining area, you can’t go wrong with shades of red, yellow, and orange.
Colors that Promote Sleep
When it comes to the bedroom, sleep should be the main focus of your design. Therefore, colors that relax and calm are best, such as blues and greens.
Design Around Art and Patterns You Love
When stumped on which colors to choose for your home, an easy solution is often to start with artwork or textiles you love. Temporarily hang a piece of artwork in your new room-to-be and envision the colors surrounding it. Notice the colors within the painting and pull from them to choose wall and accent colors. More muted or neutral colors for a wall can complement the artwork without overwhelming it. Accent colors for trim work can match less prominent colors in the artwork. If you’re starting with a textile, like a bold print couch, place it in the room and work from there. Remember to have fun!
Remember Color Theory
When working with paint colors, especially if using a wide variety, remember to reference your color wheel. The use of color theory can help to create a room that is harmonious and pleasing to the eye. If out of balance, the room can either appear too boring or overly chaotic. Working with the color wheel can help when choosing complementary (colors across from each other on the color wheel) accent colors. Purple and yellow, green and red, and blue and orange are all examples.
Embrace the Energy of Feng Shui
Feng Shui has long been practiced in Chinese culture and focuses primarily on the orientation of people in their environments and the way in which everything works together in harmony. In the modern era, the practice of Feng Shui has carried over to home design. Using the five elements of Feng Shui and their corresponding colors, one can create a positive flow of energy within their home.
Fire
- Related colors = Red, orange, yellow, purple, and pink
- Energy = Passion and high energy
- Placement within the home = Northeast or Southwest
Earth
- Related colors = Light brown, light yellow, beige, sand
- Energy = Stability and nourishment
- Placement within the home = Center
Wood
- Related colors = Green and brown
- Energy = Growth and vitality
- Placement within the home = East or Southeast
Water
- Related colors = Blue and black
- Energy = Ease and abundance
- Placement within the home = East or Southeast
Metal
- Related colors = Gray and white
- Energy = Clarity and precision
- Placement within the home = West or Northwest
Get Color Advice From The Home Paint Experts at Ricciardi Brothers
The possibilities for decorating your new home are endless, so remember to have fun and trust your instinct when choosing your perfect colors! Feeling stuck? At Ricciardi Brothers’ 40+ locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, our paint and decorating experts help people make creative design decisions every day, from paint colors to interior decoration. We also offer a wide variety of interior and exterior paint, deck stain, window treatments, and other decorating staples so you can make your new home your own. To learn more and to kick off your design project, please contact us today!
Written by Ricciardi Brothers on . Posted in Interior Paint
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Take advantage of your long extended weekend to spruce up your home with a new paint project! Memorial Day Weekend allows you the time to prep, prime, and paint any room that needs a revamp.
Memorial Day Weekend has the perfect weather for you to paint your interior or exterior of your home. The warm radiant weather enables the paint to dry quicker, allows you to open up your windows to air out the aroma from the paint, and truly helps you choose the right paint color with the use of the natural lighting. If these reasons aren’t convincing enough – your biggest motivation should be to take full advantage of the money you can save on special discounts on paint and painting supplies with Ricciardi Brothers Memorial Day Weekend sale. Continue reading to find out what professional paint supplies are key – without breaking the bank!
Blue Painters Tape
To begin any paint project you should start by applying blue painters tape to the surfaces you want to protect. Blue painters tape is the most underrated tool used by all painters. Blue tape is designed not to pucker, buckle, or let paint bleed through when a coat of paint is applied. Your end result will leave pristine, clean, professional lines since it is so reliable when it is adhered to a variety of surfaces, leaving zero residue! Painters tape is awesome for creating cool designs and shapes on your walls.
Paint Rollers
If you are painting a large surface, paint rollers can make your life a lot easier by helping you cover a substantial area faster. Paint rollers basically come in two parts, the roller frame and a cover. Realistically, you will presumably only need to buy the roller frame once and then change out the roller covers according to each paint job overtime. Roller covers are available in a variety of materials and fabrics, such as natural, synthetic, and foam. It is important to note that when choosing a woven cover to select a non shed cover so it does not get in your paint application. Get your paint project done as fast as lightning using high quality paint rollers.
Paint Brushes
Choosing the right paint brush for your paint project should not be strenuous. First,select the size you think will fit the surface you are painting. Usually, a paint project involves two different sizes of paint brushes – large and small. Getting a high quality paint brush is extremely beneficial because it holds more paint, applies paint more evenly, won’t shed into the paint, are easier to clean, and ultimately saves you time. Paint brushes are necessary and typically needed to control the finish of the paint, reach difficult areas, or fix an easy touch up.
Water Based Paint Primer
A coat of primer is recommended for practically all painting projects. Whether it’s drywall, wood, metal, or painted brick, applying a coat of primer can help provide a consistent base for new top coats of paint. Specifically, water based primer are great for blocking stains and even better when the surfaces has areas that were filled with paste. Water based primer provides a great flexible finish and an exceptional cracking resistance. Water based primer is known to be on the pricey side – so be ready to get this primer as soon as it goes on sale!
Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Ricciardi Brothers
Having the high quality tools and supplies for your paint project will help you be done faster with achieving professional results you desire. Check to make sure you have the correct tools to ensure the paint job is done right the first time! Here at Ricciardi Brothers we are devoted to giving our customers the optimal prices available on the market. Our Memorial Day Weekend offer is available through June 10th, 2019 at all of our 43 convenient locations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Contact or stop by a Ricciardi Brothers store today to learn more about our monthly promotions and how we can help you acquire all the professional paints and supplies you need over the holiday weekend!
Archive Colours
Absolute Matt Emulsion
Our most popular paint, Absolute Matt Emulsion is the classic finish for interior walls and ceilings. It's a water-based, environmentally friendly paint and dries to an incredibly flat finish that exudes character.
Intelligent Matt Emulsion
Intelligent Matt Emulsion is Little Greene's ground-breaking paint - it's matt, environmentally-friendly, child-safe and completely washable. This makes it suitable for all areas of your home including kitchens, children's rooms and high-traffic hallways.
Intelligent Eggshell
Formulated to resist moisture, staining and general wear and tear, Intelligent Eggshell has a tough yet subtle finish and is a superb paint for all woodwork and kitchen & bathroom walls.
It will give tremendous service in a busy home and is an ideal solution for those who want durability with a soft, low-sheen finish.
Intelligent Gloss
A quick drying alternative to our Traditional Oil Gloss, this is used for woodwork and metalwork and has a brilliant high sheen.
Intelligent Exterior Eggshell
A high performance, self-priming opaque wood finish with excellent penetration, making it one of the smartest choices for exterior joinery.
Distemper
A traditional breathable paint, commonly used in older buildings and loved because of its soft, powdery finish. Water-based and environmentally friendly, our Distemper is strengthened to be wipable but is not recommended for areas of high traffic or condensation.
Masonry Paint
A highly effective, 100% acrylic formulation with a matt finish, providing the best performance on stone, brick and cementuous surfaces.
Limewash
Made from slaked lime, this traditional, breathable finish is suited for use on stone and brick walls, porous masonry and lime plaster. Supplied as a putty, dilution is required, with colour and opacity achived by the build of successive coats.
Tom's Oil Eggshell
Traditional Oil Eggshell is the traditional paint for woodwork and metalwork. With a low sheen it's the perfect complement to a matt wall paint and is tough enough to withstand wear and tear and repeated cleaning.
Traditional Oil Eggshell
The preferred choice of our most senior chemist, the exterior finish gives superb durability and has excellent flow, giving a beautifuly flat, low sheen finish on woodwork and metalwork.
Traditional Oil Gloss
Traditional Oil Gloss has a classic high sheen finish; very smart on front doors and a popular choice for general interior and exterior woodwork and metalwork.
Floor Paint
Little Greene's oil-based Floor Paint is suitable for wood and concrete floors. Available in all our colours, it has an attractive and exceptionally tough mid-sheen finish.
Intelligent Primer Undercoat
A high quality, quick-drying, combined primer & undercoat for bare wood as a suitable preparation for all Little Greene finishes.
Traditional Oil Primer Undercoat
A classic primer & undercoat with excellent flow and levelling for a perfect smooth finish on all interior and exterior woodwork and metalwork.
Intelligent Satinwood
Intelligent Satinwood is extremely hard wearing and able to withstand the many knocks delivered to kitchen cabinets and wooden furniture!
Intelligent Floor Paint
Easy to apply and, unlike oil-based alternatives, low odour and dry within four hours, Intelligent Floor Paint is durable and washable, with a sheen level of 30-40%.
Intelligent ASP
Ease of application on a diverse range of different surfaces and materials, combined with a speedy two-hour drying time, make this robust primer the go-to preparation for projects that need to be completed quickly.
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