Eclectic Vintage Paint Colours
Browse our collection of vintage paint colours to find the perfect shade for your project.
Fairmont Green HC-127
Cream Soda 1082
Rockport Gray HC-105
Forest Green 2044-10
Chambourd AF-645
Opulence OC-69
Most Popular Eclectic Vintage Paint Colours From Benjamin Moore
For vintage design, we look to rich, playful colours mixed with nostalgic, time-faded hues.
The Ultimate Guide to Eclectic Vintage Paint Colours
Vintage interior design is all about mixing furniture, décor, and inspiration from different eras. A charming style for those who surround themselves with objects infused with history and character, vintage design brings a sense of nostalgia to your home.
Vintage-influenced design encompasses decades, even centuries of inspiration. From the geometric opulence of art deco interiors, to the functional, sleek lines of midcentury modern, a vintage look infuses your home with romance.
Vintage-inspired paint colours are all about nostalgia, charm, and the unique beauty of bygone eras. Our palette of vintage hues includes rich, earthy tones like denim blues, warm violets, and neutrals, along with soft and inviting sunbaked hues.
To achieve a true vintage feel, mix bold, playful colours with softer, faded shades that reflect the passage of time. Vintage style isn't about being old-fashioned — it’s about creating a space that feels timeless and lived-in. Use white as a neutral backdrop for artwork and vintage accents or embrace texture and pattern to complete the vintage look and feel of your space.
A Fresh Spin on Vintage Style
How do you achieve a vintage home interior without looking old fashioned?
“The right paint colour can bring new life to an eclectic space,” says Benjamin Moore colour expert Molly Lynch. “Opt for bright white walls to display art like a true gallerist, or select a muted hue to amp up vintage vibes.”
This warm living space in Opulence OC-69 allows the furnishings to take center stage. Treads and trim in Decorator’s White OC-149 provide a sleek style in layered white paint. Books lined along the stairs bring personality to the space.
Looking for more white paint colour pairings? Try Baby’s Breath OC-62, from the vintage palette, and Seapearl OC-19.
Opulence OC-69
Edgecomb Gray HC-173
The Home Library
The library, the study, the reading nook – restful spaces made for reflection, relaxation, and the occasional hour of work. Painting walls and furnishings with a neutral paint colour creates a quiet backdrop for collected objects in this peaceful space.
This reading room features a bookcase, ideal for displaying meaningful objects that express your personality, while creating a key focal point. You don't need built-ins to get this look – tall bookcases or floor-to-ceiling wall shelves can add architectural depth to any room – with a coat of ADVANCE Interior Paint for a sleek, professional finish. Baubles, books, and frames take focus on shelving painted in Edgecomb Gray HC-173, a timeless greige with a modern edge. A satin sheen adds a dramatic touch to any paint colour.
Your Vintage Kitchen, Curated
The kitchen offers a welcoming place in the home to embrace an offbeat, vintage look. Mismatched dishware, hand-me-down counter appliances, salvaged art, and refurbished industrial elements all come together in this uniquely functional space.
Play with the cottage-like charm of vintage style by using contrasting colours on lower and upper cabinets. Amazon Green 2136-30, seen here on the bottom cabinets, provides a beautiful base for kitchen cabinets of White Ice OC-58. Backsplash in Morning Sky Blue 2053-70 lightens the room for cooking, entertaining, and enjoying your morning cup of tea.
Consider Gentleman’s Gray 2062-20, from our vintage palette, on cabinets. This popular blackened blue is ideal for a stroke of bold paint colour to ground an artfully cluttered kitchen. Other deep hues we love for bold vintage cabinets are Sharkskin 2139-30, Silhouette AF-655, and Hudson Bay 1680.
Morning Sky Blue 2053-70
Amazon Green 2136-30
Interior Designer Ellie Cullman on Vintage
“Our designs typically include antique, vintage and hand-crafted items,” says Ellie Cullman of Cullman & Kravis, an interior design firm. “This mix creates interiors which are personal, meaningful and original — truly eclectic in the best sense of the word.”
In this opulent living room, designed by Cullman & Kravis, global influences come together seamlessly. An eccentric mix of vintage seating invites guests to stay awhile and admire the colours, textures, and patterns at play in this charming space, from the ornate rug to the tiger-striped armchair.
The Vintage Accent Wall
When dressing up a vintage room, consider an art wall – the right arrangement of frames and a bold paint colour can turn any space into an elegant salon.
Here, an ornate mirror and collection of vintage wall art pair beautifully with a wall painted in Delicate Rose 2008-50. Our vintage palette features a more subtle pop of pink with Heirloom 023 — another excellent option to display your décor.
Delicate Rose 2008-50
Stormy Sky 1616
Retro Design, Anywhere
The vintage aesthetic is maximalist – a confident, highly unique style matched with bold colour statements. The vintage bathroom is a fun place to be creative and achieve that retro look.
Here, the art wall is taken a step further with an array of paintings, prints, and décor that bring the homeowner’s personality to the forefront of the space. Stormy Sky 1616 on upper walls provides the perfect balance – breathing a sense of sophistication into this vintage bathroom.
Other deep hues against which to display estate sale treasures include Amherst Gray HC-167, Knoxville Gray HC-160, and Wenge AF-180.
Get Advice & Complimentary Swatches
If you need help in choosing your colour, come by any of our stores today to see all our colours on display. Our colour experts will also be glad to assist you in choosing the shade that truly suits your space. Also, you get to bring home complimentary swatches which are true to colour for your consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colours are considered vintage?
Vintage paint colours evoke a sense of nostalgia and charm. Rich, earthy tones — like denim blues, warm violets, soft neutrals, and inviting sunbaked shades — capture the essence of vintage style.
What are some popular vintage paint colours?
Some of Benjamin Moore’s most popular and expert-recommended vintage paint colours include Heirloom 023, an incandescent shade of peach; Vintage Charm 1455, a muted dusty purple; and Vintage Vogue 462, a dark smoky green.