Pontata — One deliberate moment that becomes permanent.
pon·tà·ta /pon’taːta/ · Italian
In Renaissance fresco painting, a pontata is the section of a wall painted in a single session — before the plaster sets, while the pigment still bonds to the stone.
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Each color choice is its own pontata: one deliberate moment that becomes permanent. We built this place for people who take that moment seriously.
We catalog 12,338 paint colors from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, Dulux, Behr, Little Greene, Jotun, NCS, and RAL Classic — each paired with real room photos, coordinating palettes, and full color science data. It's the reference we wished existed before we started painting.
9,433 colors with room photos
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Colors Worth a Closer Look
Paint colors documented in real homes — living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and beyond. Each photo shows the exact color on the wall.
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The right color starts with the room
Every room has its own light, its own mood. Browse by space to find colors that have actually worked there.
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Bedroom Colors
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Kitchen Colors
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From Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball, Jotun, Dulux, Behr, Little Greene, NCS, and RAL Classic — each brand brings its own palette, philosophy, and legacy to the wall.
Behr Colors
Built for real American homes — broadly available, practically minded, and more photographed than their reputation suggests.
534 colors·4,326 room photos
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Benjamin Moore Colors
Known for rich, complex formulations and deep color depth. A palette that rewards those who take color seriously.
4,069 colors·13,635 room photos
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Dulux Colors
Britain's most recognized paint brand, with a carefully curated range. Despite the focused palette, among the most photographed brands here.
312 colors·4,772 room photos
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Farrow & Ball Colors
The definitive English decorating brand — a restrained palette of complex, paint-forward colors with a devoted following on both sides of the Atlantic.
164 colors·6,310 room photos
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Jotun Colors
A Norwegian brand with global reach — Jotun's palette is bold, considered, and built for northern light. Strong architectural colors with a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility.
184 colors·3,319 room photos
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Little Greene Colors
A small English heritage brand with colors drawn from Georgian and Victorian archives. Each one is rich and considered.
165 colors·1,464 room photos
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NCS Colors
The Natural Color System — a Scandinavian color standard used by architects and designers worldwide. Every shade defined by its relationship to six pure hues.
54 colors·385 room photos
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PPG Colors
One of the world's largest coatings companies, PPG's Voice of Colour palette spans over 2,000 shades — from clean whites and precise neutrals to bold architectural tones.
2,061 colors·1,110 room photos
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ClassicRAL Classic Colors
The European industrial color standard — 216 colors developed in the 1920s and still the reference for doors, signage, and architectural metalwork across the continent.
210 colors·1,777 room photos
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Sherwin-Williams Colors
Spanning the full spectrum — from iconic neutrals to bold statement shades. The most documented brand on Pontata.
1,948 colors·15,196 room photos
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Tikkurila Colors
A Finnish brand with over 150 years of history — Tikkurila's palette is built for Nordic light, with a strong range of warm naturals, deep saturated tones, and precise architectural neutrals.
202 colors·1,514 room photos
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Valspar Colors
A widely available American brand with a broad, practical palette. Solid coverage across neutrals, blues, and greens — and more range than its reputation suggests.
49 colors·367 room photos
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