California Paints

California Paints provides the highest quality interior and exterior architectural coatings for consumer and professional application. Known as the paint industry’s historic color authority, California Paints is dedicated to providing authentic and documented historic colors from the 1600s to 1985. In addition to California Paints distinguished “inspirations” palette of over 1,300 colors, we offer 279 distinct shades featured in two historic color collections, fully verified by the archivists and historians at historic New England, the oldest historic preservation society in the United States. Whether you are searching for timeless classics or undiscovered trends, paint colors to suit any taste can be viewed in our online color center.

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2025 Color of the Year: Ocean Melody

California Paints introduces its Color of the Year for 2025, “Ocean Melody 0499,” a warm and soothing blue that encapsulates the timeless connection between nature and interior spaces. This tranquil shade, inspired by the serene hues of the ocean, reflects a collective longing for comfort, calmness, and balance in today’s fast-paced world. By blending a subtle warmth into its blue base, Ocean Melody creates a versatile tone that is both inviting and grounding, making it a perfect choice for creating serene yet sophisticated interiors.

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A leading innovator

California Paints produces the highest quality interior paint, exterior paint, industrial and specialty products. For over 80 years, California Paints has been a leading innovator in the paint industry.

Our interior paint and exterior paint choices offer everything today’s consumer requires including green paint options, Low VOC paint, Low Odor* paint and a wide range of paint colors.

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Painting tips and hacks

With so much to choose from, how do you know what paint to use for your project? Many factors determine the type of paint you’ll need for any given paint job. From selecting sheen and color to paint type and performance, California Paints can help you make the right decisions.

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Painting basics

Many factors determine the type of paint that you should use on any given paint job, including the nature of the surface you want to paint and its condition.

Most interior residential paints fall into two general categories: water-based latex paints and solvent-based paints, which are commonly referred to as oil-based paints or “alkyds.”

About 75% of all paint sold today is latex, and do-it-yourselfers use a higher percentage of latex paint for both exterior and interior projects.

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California Paints offers premium interior and exterior architectural coatings designed to deliver lasting beauty and dependable performance. Their products combine durability, environmental responsibility and rich color selection, making them a trusted choice for homeowners and professional painters alike. With advanced formulations and historic color expertise, California Paints helps ensure every ...
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