Ever wish you could paint your walls to perfectly match your classic sports car? Well, now you can ... if you own a Porsche in one of four specific colors, that is. Hip paint brand Backdrop — which has made a name for itself by injecting a bit of fun into a traditionally boring product category — has joined forces with Porsche for a limited-edition collection of home paints in honor of the German automaker's 75th anniversary.
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The capsule consists of four exclusive shades that have played a key role in defining the Porsche brand throughout its three-quarter-century history:
• Porsche Irish Green: The marque's interpretation of classic British racing green, this dark hunter green debuted in 1964 on the Porsche 356C and was also one of the first colors available on the original 911.
• Porsche Speed Yellow: This bright head-turning color first appeared on the 1991 incarnation of the 911, the Porsche 964, and has been a brand mainstay ever since.
• Porsche Ruby Star: More of a retro shade, this magenta time capsule also debuted in 1991 with the 911 when it was known as Rubystone Red, but is perhaps best known for coating the long-gone front-engined anomalies known as the 928 and 944.
• Porsche Riviera Blue: The most modern color of the collection, this pretty shade of blue is still nearly 30 years old, getting its start in 1994 on the 911, the 928 and the oft-forgotten 968.
"It has been an absolute dream come true to collaborate with Porsche, especially during their 75th year, and to be inspired by its rich history," Backdrop co-founder and creative director Natalie Ebel said in a statement. "I am incredibly excited to translate our shared love of design and spirit of self-expression into a collection that will take on new life in our homes and on our walls."
This marks the first time that any of these Porsche-exclusive colors have been made available as paint for home use. Like other Backdrop offerings, the Porsche paints are green wise-certified, low-odor and low-VOC, and are easy to apply and clean. The premium paints are available in Interior Standard, Interior Semi-Gloss, Exterior Standard, Exterior Semi-Gloss and Interior Cabinet & Door. They start at $75 per gallon and are available exclusively through Backdrop's website now through the end of the year. Also, as a nice little bonus, each paint purchase includes a Porsche keychain in the same color.
