Preserving our rich and varied history
Whatever its historical period, the original style and features of a home are worth preserving: they have a character that is timeless and part of our history. Heritage® from Dulux is a collection of colours from defining periods in British history:
  Georgian (1714-1837)
  Victorian (1837-1901)
  Edwardian & Art Deco (1901-1939)

The range is completed by Classic Whites ® a palette of shades whose popularity has endured throughout the centuries, that can be used to complement colours from the period collections, or in their own right.

Detailed research by experts ensures that Heritage® colours are as faithful to their period as possible, allowing homes to be restored to their former glory with confidence. Whilst styles changed frequently and dramatically over more than two hundred years the colours often remained remarkably similar. In the main it was the way colours were allocated in terms of proportion and combination that gave a certain period its particular style. Heritage® colours work equally well in modern properties; the carefully chosen palettes will inspire those who wish to evoke a period feel or simply express themselves through beautiful colours.

Traditional period colours in a modern paint
Due to the limitations of the technology of the times, the colours that characterised these eras were only available in a matt finish. To ensure authenticity of the finish as well as the colour, Dulux has developed Flat Matt, a modern water-based emulsion with a 'dead flat' finish, which is particularly suited to bringing out the depth of richer, stronger colours. For woodwork and metalwork, a low-sheen Eggshell Finish is also available.
All Heritage® colours are also available in a wide range of high quality interior and exterior finishes and a convenient 250ml colour tester that can be obtained from your local Dulux stockist.