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Dunn-Edwards announces CEO Karl Altergott's retirement after 16 years. COO Monte Lewis will succeed him as CEO on March 1, 2025, as the company prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

The earthy terracotta brown represents a fresh take on nostalgia, translating seamlessly into ten expert-selected palettes that showcase how old can be made new.

University of Nevada Design Student Wins $3,000 Cash Prize

Dunn-Edwards expands its footprint in Northern California with the opening of 17 new stores, strengthening its commitment to strategic growth, customer support, and industry innovation in the wake of Kelly-Moore’s recent closure.

Architecture and design students compete to win a cash prize.

The pair will work together closely to amplify color at Dunn-Edwards through trend forecasting, research and development, and strategic marketing initiatives.

Leading architectural and industrial paint manufacturer and distributor hosts a grand opening event on December 7th for its new Santa Rosa location.

The serene and steely blue represents a softer approach to living that encourages optimism and stillness.

Leading architectural and industrial paint manufacturer and distributor celebrates its newest store with September 14th grand opening event.

New Eggshell sheen available for interior cabinet, door, and trim system of coatings.

Six top-selling, go-to whites and neutral hues hand-selected by interior design experts.

Four expert-selected color palettes explore the journey of rediscovery and escapism through design.

The water-based wood stain features long-lasting protection in 50 versatile colors to rejuvenate exteriors.

The hand-picked collection features 160 new versatile and livable hues spanning warm browns, cool grays, and everything in between.

The new product is formulated to provide exceptional dry hide and excellent sheen uniformity.

Architecture and Design Students Compete to Win a Cash Prize

Dunn-Edwards sponsors Modernism Week for the eighth consecutive year as the exclusive paint sponsor.

The fashion-forward trio of socks illustrates how the 2023 Color + Design Trends identified by Dunn-Edwards translate beyond paint.

Dunn-Edwards supports Modernism Week for the seventh consecutive year as the exclusive paint sponsor.

2023 Color of the Year Terra Rosa (DE5096), a scorched-earth, approachable hue with rosy pink tones and a touch of terra-cotta. Its grounding, quiet comfort encourages a life filled with joy

Leading architectural and industrial paint manufacturer and distributor celebrates strategic brick and mortar expansion with October 11 grand opening event.

New paint brand Dunn-Edwards DURA creates color-focused and personalized paint experiences that feel good, instilling and amplifying confidence in those who DIY

Annual Emerging Professionals Design Competition awards $3,000 to grand prize winners

A collection of hand-selected hues to help you greet the world in style that lasts

Leading U.S. paint company launches a refreshed website that gives users an informative, interactive experience.

New Interior Cabinet, Door, and Trim System of Coatings - Where Durability Meets Excellence

Leading U.S. paint company to showcase complimentary property services and annual color trends at national tradeshow event.

The color expert-selected themes explore emerging palettes and design styles that reflect the outcome of a changing reality

Leading industrial and architectural paint manufacturer and distributor celebrates strategic brick and mortar expansion with June 15 grand opening event.

Leading industrial and architectural paint manufacturer and distributor celebrates strategic brick and mortar expansion with June 2 grand opening event.

Architecture and Design Students Compete to Win up to $3,000

Art and Craft (DET682) is a timeless shade that embodies both the past as well as the optimism and excitement of the future

LOS ANGELES - Jan. 13, 2021- Dunn-Edwards Paints has announced its 2021 Color of the Year — Wild Blue Yonder — a light, airy and soothing pale blue. "Despite the significant impacts of the last year, Wild Blue Yonder reflects the emerging optimism for 2021, specifically for connection, and achieving personal and societal goals." said Sara McLean, Color Expert and Stylist for Dunn-Edwards.

Dunn-Edwards Paints has announced its 2022 Color + Design Trends, a collection of five distinct color palettes - Meraki, Retrouvailles, Mysa, Elysian, and Naturrensing - that celebrate simple pleasures, new possibilities, and optimism for the future.

Los Angeles, CA – (September 1, 2021) – Dunn-Edwards Paints awarded two grand prize student winners $3,000 cash for exceptional submissions to the inaugural

LOS ANGELES - June 30, 2020 - Dunn-Edwards Paints has announced that they are now offering Online Color Consultations for interior and exterior projects.

LOS ANGELES - May 19, 2020 - Dunn-Edwards® is proud to unveil EXQUISITE^® Matte, the most luxurious, stain-resistant, washable interior matte paint to the market.

LOS ANGELES – June 5, 2019 – Expect to see an explosion of bright, deep colors next year as we welcome in a new decade that promises to be filled with optimism and joyful life experiences. Dunn-Edwards Paints has released its 2020 Color and Design Trends Report, Optimistic Endeavors, which defines five key themes of how culture has influenced the design world.

LOS ANGELES — Nov. 21, 2019 — Dunn-Edwards has partnered with ORLY Color Labs, Sigfús Designs and Le Feu de L’Eau to create the 2020 Trends Collection.

LOS ANGELES (November 6, 2019) – Dunn-Edwards has announced the addition of Curator, an Irish designer paint collection produced by General Paints Group, to its suite of products.

LOS ANGELES — Nov. 5, 2019 — Dunn-Edwards Paints has announced the launch of 10 new whites in a range of cool to warm tones that will enhance the Perfect Palette^® color system.

Calm and Crisp Shade of Pastel Green Reflects Purity and New Beginnings

Dunn-Edwards InstaColor® iD is a new color matching tool that allows professional painters and designers to quickly determine the color of almost any surface.

LOS ANGELES – (April 10, 2019) – Dunn-Edwards has collaborated with California designer Katie Thierjung on a limited-edition collection of enamel pins inspired by the company’s 2019 trending colors.

LOS ANGELES -- (November 12, 2018) – Dunn-Edwards, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and distributors of premium architectural, industrial and high-performance paints, coatings and paint supplies, has introduced ENDURA Series, a line of high performance, water-based coatings that offers outstanding corrosion and chemical resistance, and excellent adhesion and hardness.

LOS ANGELES (October 1, 2018) – Dunn-Edwards has announced its 2019 Color of the Year – Spice of Life – a dark, browned, fire brick red with orange undertones.

LOS ANGELES -- (July 9, 2018) – Dunn-Edwards, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and distributors of premium architectural, industrial and high- performance paints, coatings and paint supplies, has introduced ENDURAPRIME^®, an ultra-low VOC, single component, water-based, acrylic metal primer.

LOS ANGELES – (June 6, 2018) – Dunn-Edwards has released its 2019 Color and Design Trends with the theme of “Spirited Journeys.” The five trend color palettes will be showcased in a series of animated video stories highlighting the textures, materials and cultural references inspiring the trends.

LOS ANGELES -- (April 18, 2018) – Dunn-Edwards, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and distributors of premium architectural, industrial and high-performance paints and paint supplies, has introduced ENDURACAT^®, an epoxy-fortified interior, ultra-low VOC, pre-catalyzed, water based, single component coating.

LOS ANGELES (April 11, 2018) – If the front of your home is looking a little faded – or you want to add a pop of color for some street-side style, now is the time.

LOS ANGELES -- (January 29, 2018) – Dunn-Edwards has introduced Improved Performance Evershield®, an ultra-premium exterior, ultra-low VOC, 100% acrylic paint line.

LOS ANGELES (November 2, 2017) – Dunn-Edwards has teamed with Pop Up Greens, a Los Angeles-based shop specializing in hand-painted pots, to celebrate the company’s 2018 Trend Colors.

LOS ANGELES (October 2, 2017) – Dunn-Edwards has announced its 2018 Color of the Year – The Green Hour – a darker shade of grayed blue-green.

LOS ANGELES – June 12, 2017 – Dunn-Edwards Paints has released its 2018 Color and Design Trends Report, featuring five color palettes with an emphasis on Celebrations – of memories, natural wonders, the stars and unknown, life’s adventures and childhood joys.

LOS ANGELES – (April 18, 2017) – It’s a good thing when honey bees swarm in the spring—great, in fact. It means they’re healthy, their colony is growing and about half the bees have left in search of a place to start a new colony.

LOS ANGELES – February 15, 2017 – Designers and homeowners continue to love the look of white walls for kitchens, dining rooms and living spaces. Dunn-Edwards Paints has more than 100 shades of white in its color palette.

LOS ANGELES (December 22, 2016) – Dunn-Edwards Corporation, one of the nation’s largest independent manufacturers of architectural, industrial and high performance paints, announced it has entered into a merger agreement with Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO 4612), the world’s fourth largest paint company with $4.8 billion in sales, and certain of its subsidiaries.

LOS ANGELES (October 18, 2016) – Dunn-Edwards Paints has announced its 2017 Color of the Year – Honey Glow – a warm, golden yellow with brown undertones.

LOS ANGELES (September 21, 2016) -- Getting ready to sell your house or condo? One of the easiest home improvements to get buyers’ attention is a fresh coat of paint.

LOS ANGELES (June 16, 2016) – Inspired by people’s desire to reboot and reach for the stars, the 2017 color + design trends report from Dunn-Edwards Paints illustrates how design and color is influenced by a need to liberate imaginations and explore new and exciting territories.

LOS ANGELES (June 1, 2016) – Dunn-Edwards Paints has introduced New and Improved Duraflo Premium (50) Semi-gloss and (60) Gloss paints lines. These are interior enamels formulated with advanced waterborne alkyd technology, ideal for use on interior walls, trim, moulding, cabinets, doors, kitchens, baths and high traffic areas. New and Improved Duraflo 50 and 60 Premium lines develop hard, durable finishes that have excellent adhesion, hide, block resistance and reduced yellowing.

LOS ANGELES (March 16, 2016) – From cleaning excess paint off a roller to properly patching a hole, experts at Dunn-Edwards Paints show how to in these quick and easy how-to videos. These shortcuts to cleaning, mixing paint and using paint tools can help you paint like a pro, all while saving time and extra paint!

LOS ANGELES, (January 11, 2016) – After careful examination of color trends in modern fashion, lifestyle and culture, color expert Sara McLean from Dunn-Edwards Paints forecasts influential paint hues that will be popular in home design this year.

LOS ANGELES (January 5, 2016) – As part of its ongoing commitment to develop high performance products that are safe for people and the environment, Dunn-Edwards Paints has introduced Ultrashield Premium Galvanized Metal Primer, a high performance, low VOC, low-odor, interior and exterior primer.

LOS ANGELES -- (December 15, 2015) Dunn-Edwards Paints has introduced Aristoshield, a line of ultra-premium, water-based urethane alkyd paint that offers the look and durability of an oil-based enamel.

Neutral paints may seem like an easy choice in home design – colors that work with any style; but by following a few design rules, you can avoid being bland. With the right choices in décor items and color matching, a neutral palette can be just as stunning and inspiring as an array of bold hues.

LOS ANGELES (September 16, 2015) – As part of its ongoing commitment to develop high performance products that are safe for people and the environment, Dunn-Edwards Paints has introduced New and Improved Acri-Wall, a professional, Zero VOC, low-odor, interior flat paint. It is ideal for use on new residential, commercial and multi-tenant housing projects, as well as maintenance application. Acri-Wall enhancements include excellent touch-up and hide, and it is self-priming on new drywall.

When was the last time you looked up and pondered the color of your ceiling? Switching up a ceiling color is a quick redesign that can revitalize the appearance of an entire room. Pick up a gallon of paint and give it a try – it’s a fun and easy DIY project.

Have you ever been inspired by a movie, book or time period to paint a wall? Dunn-Edwards Paints examined color inspiration in literature, art, film, history and fashion to forecast five color trends that will be popular next year. The trends report, titled 2016: Home, outlines five paint palettes that can evoke different themes and moods within a home, mimicking romantic nineteenth century settings or spiritual meditation retreats.

WHAT: A vibrant mural will come to life in one day as street artist Norm "Nomzee" Maxwell creates a 12 x 8-foot urban-inspired artwork at the Dwell on Design show in Los Angeles. He will use bright colors selected from the new Then, Now & Forever color palette by Dunn- Edwards Paint. The finished piece will be donated to Freehab for its Life Transformation Center in Sun Valley. Both are part of The Teen Project's efforts to serve vulnerable homeless and addicted youth.

LOS ANGELES (April 28, 2015) – After hours studying hundreds of modern architecture and current trends in color design, Dunn-Edwards culled 158 hues to be added to its new Then, Now and Forever paint palette. This new collection provides designers, architects and consumers a well-researched selection of colors cemented in today's design trends.

​LOS ANGELES -- (April 3, 2015) – As part of its ongoing commitment to develop high performance products that are safe for people and the environment, Dunn-Edwards has introduced New Enduralastic 10 ultra-premium elastomeric wall coating. New Enduralastic 10 is formulated with 100 percent acrylic technology, which provides superior durability and flexibility of the coating.

LOS ANGELES (February 26, 2015) - Dunn-Edwards Paints launched its mobile InstaColor app that makes it super easy to match any inspiration with just the right color.

LOS ANGELES (February 5, 2015) – Warm adobe walls and rich Victorian facades were among the inspiration for the historically accurate paint colors in the new Dunn-Edwards Then, Now and Forever paint palette collection.

LOS ANGELES (January 6, 2015) – A leader in paint and color design, Dunn-Edwards Paints^® has enhanced its designer-preferred Perfect Palette^® ...

LOS ANGELES -- (November 4, 2014) – As part of its ongoing commitment to develop high performance products that are safe for people and the environment ...

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 28, 2014) – The Dunn-Edwards Corporation in Los Angeles generously provided KYCC with free painting expertise and materials, refreshing the interior and exterior of KYCC's Wilton Family Apartments and Wilton Center, located on Wilton Place, just south of Wilshire Boulevard.

LOS ANGELES — (October 23, 2014) — Adding to the popular Dunn-Edwards How-to-Paint YouTube series, new videos offer simple instructions and tips on three painting projects that many do-it-yourselfers attempt at home.

LOS ANGELES - (September 9, 2014) As part of its ongoing commitment to develop high performance products that are safe for people and the ...

LOS ANGELES - (June 4, 2014) Dunn-Edwards Paints^® released its 2015 trend report, A Journey of Discovery which reveals key colors and design ...

LOS ANGELES - (May 15, 2014) Dunn-Edwards has introduced a new and improved version of Smooth Blocfil™ Select, a smooth latex heavy-bodied ...

LOS ANGELES (April 9, 2014) Dunn-Edwards, the exclusive paint supplier for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design for more than 47 years, has...

LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2014) Dunn-Edwards Corporation, the leading manufacturer and supplier of architectural and industrial coatings in the...

LOS ANGELES (January 7, 2014) - Dunn-Edwards has introduced a new and improved version of its Aquafall^® Flat interior dry fall paint.

LOS ANGELES - (December 17, 2013) Dunn-Edwards has introduced a new and improved version of its Eff-Stop Premium epoxy-fortified acrylic ...

LOS ANGELES - (December 10, 2013) There are plenty of fun holiday color trends this season, and with just a little effort, it's easy to get ...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (November 14, 2013) California Polytechnic State University's new Kenneth N. Edwards Western Coatings Technology ...

LOS ANGELES (September 18, 2013) Yes, it's true…certain paint colors can enhance learning. While parents may not have much control over the ...

LOS ANGELES - (September 17, 2013) Dunn-Edwards has introduced a new line of interior/exterior, waterborne acrylic zone-marking paint called...

LOS ANGELES - (August 27, 2013) Dunn-Edwards has introduced Everest^®, a new line of interior, 100 percent acrylic, self-priming, Zero VOC ...

LOS ANGELES - (May 7, 2013) Dunn-Edwards Paints^®' latest trend report, Simply Enlightenment 2014 provides a look at key colors and design ...

LOS ANGELES - (April 18, 2013) Dunn-Edwards, the exclusive paint supplier for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design for more than 46 years, ...

LOS ANGELES - (March 27, 2013) Dunn-Edwards has introduced a new line of interior, low odor, Zero VOC paint called Spartazero^®. These new ...

The coatings industry lost a great leader in the passing of Kenneth N. Edwards, retired CEO of the Dunn-Edwards Corporation and one of the ...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2013 — Dunn-Edwards answers the most-asked paint questions by do-it-yourselfers with the addition of seven new videos ...

LOS ANGELES (November 6, 2012) Dunn-Edwards, the Southwest's leading manufacturer of premium paint, announces the wide availability of Zero...

LOS ANGELES (September 12, 2012) Dunn-Edwards Paints^® has introduced a new multi-surface primer called Ultra-Grip^® Select. This new primer ...

LOS ANGELES (August 14, 2012) Dunn-Edwards has introduced two new finishes to its popular Acri-Hues^® line. The new offerings include Eggshell...

LOS ANGELES (June 7, 2012) Dunn-Edwards Paints^® has released its color and design trend report, Simply Renaissance 2013, highlighting not ...

PHOENIX (May 30, 2012) Dunn-Edwards, the Southwest's leading manufacturer of premium paint, received the Sustainability Award this month by ...

LOS ANGELES (May 16, 2012) Robert Wendoll, director of environmental affairs for Dunn-Edwards Paint, recently received an Industry ...

LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2012) Dunn-Edwards has improved its SUPREMA^® product line. SUPREMA^® maintains its reputation as a premium interior, ultra...

LOS ANGELES (April 18, 2012) Dunn-Edwards Paint, the exclusive paint supplier for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design for more than 45 ...

LOS ANGELES (April 3, 2012) Dunn-Edwards, the Southwest's leading manufacturer of premium paint, announces the launch of zero VOC colorants...

LOS ANGELES (March, 29, 2012) Springtime means home improvement projects - and often includes painting. But what should be done with ...

PHOENIX, AZ (March 27, 2012) Dunn-Edwards, the Southwest's leading manufacturer of premium paint, received a Real Estate and Development (...

LOS ANGELES (March 22, 2012) Dunn-Edwards Corporation is one of 30 leading building product manufacturers chosen for a two-month pilot ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (January 17, 2012) Dunn-Edwards Paint, the Southwest's leading manufacturer of premium paints, opened the world's first LEED...

LOS ANGELES (January 12, 2012) Dunn-Edwards, the Southwest's leading manufacturer of premium paint, has partnered with ARCOM, considered a ...

LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2012) Just in time for any New Year's resolutions about home improvement projects, Dunn-Edwards Paints^® has launched...

AUSTIN (October 20, 2011) Dunn-Edwards Paint is coming to Austin this month. The premium paint, known throughout California, Arizona, Nevada...

PHOENIX (August 17, 2011) Dunn-Edwards, the Southwest's leading manufacturer of premium paints, has been awarded the coveted LEED Gold ...

LOS ANGELES (August 9, 2011) Dunn-Edwards Paints^® has transformed its award-winning specs+spaces^® design publication into a blog site that is ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. - (June 3, 2011) Dunn-Edwards, the Southwest's leading manufacturer of premium paints, announces the opening of the world's ...

SAN LUIS OBISPO (June 14, 2010) The Western Coatings Technology Center (WCTC) at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one ...