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Can You Guess The Most Popular Paint Color The Year You Were Born?

Kate Beckman

December 7, 2018 at 6:59 PM

<p>From the bold look of the 60s, to the earthy tones of the 70s and pastel hues of the 80s, paint trends through the decades have been anything but boring. With the help of some experts from leading paint companies, we’ve rounded up the must-have shades through the years, starting in 1965. Which paint color was the most popular the year you were born?</p>

1965: Bright Blue

1966: Mod Magenta

1967: Dramatic Orange

1668: Lemon and Lime

1969: Ruby Red

1970 & 1971: Earthy Brown

1972: Avocado Green

1973: Harvest Gold

1974 & 1975: Burnt Orange

1976: Dark Gray

1977: Off-White

1978: Sandy Beige

1979: Grayish Blue

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1981 & 1982: Creamy White

Mauve

1984: Peachy Pink

1985: Denim Blue

1986: Light Turquoise

1987: Barely-There Pink

1988 & 1989: Steely Gray

1990: Quintessential Beige

1991: Rich Mahogany

1992: Forest Green

1993: Pea Green

1994: Terracotta

1995: Dark Purple

1996: French Blue

1997: Dark Brown

1998: Calming Sage

2000: Cool Gray

2001: Vivid Fuchsia

Off-White

2003: Calming Cerulean

2004: Vibrant Red

8) Boho Beauty

Of course 1985 is THAT color.

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