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Beacon Paint & Hardware

371 Amsterdam Ave., nr. 78th St.; 212-787-1090; beaconpaint.com

An Upper West Side hardware and paint store with a local vibe and ecoconscious streak, Beacon is the largest New York City retailer of Benjamin Moore’s environmentally friendly line of paints. $-$$ (ecofriendly)

Benjamin Moore

80 Fourth Ave., nr. 10th St. (various locations); 212-477-6930; benjmainmoore.com

With a whole color spectrum to choose from, not to mention as many finishes, effects, and formulations as you could dream up, this place is a ubiquitous and valuable resource for both interior and exterior paints and accessories. $$

Donald Kaufman Color

201-568-2226; donaldkaufmancolor.com

This paint company comes with a philosophy: that color should help maximize architecture’s potential impact. Kaufman and his partner-wife, Taffy Dahl, use nature as their inspiration and the science of color and light to inform their ready-mixed and custom paints. $$$

Epstein's Paint Center

822 Tenth Ave., nr. 55th St.; 212-265-3960; epsteinpaint.com

One of the few stores that still carries Pratt & Lambert paint, here you can find all the stains, varnishes, glazes, and paints you need. They also have a solid collection of tile and linoleum flooring to choose from. $-$$

Farrow & Ball

112 Mercer St., nr. Spring St.; 212-334-8330; farrow-ball.com

Farrow & Ball, known for the depth of colors, makes high-quality paints and wallpapers in the tiny town of Dorset, England. The recipe remains unchanged from the prewar years, meaning products are still made with natural umbers, china clay, and old-fashioned block printing. $$$

Franklin & Lennon Paint Co.

537 W. 125th St., nr. Old Broadway; 212-864-2460; franklinlennonpaint.com

This family-owned business in Harlem sells and offers professional advice on all types of house paint. $$

Green Depot

222 Bowery, nr. Prince St.; 212-226-0444; greendepot.com

This ecosuperstore supplies a range of organic, recycled, and sustainable options for the home. The paints selection features ecofriendly primers, top coats, stains, and a line of paint made from bamboo. $$-$$$

Janovic

888 Lexington Ave., nr. 66th St.; 212-772-1400; janovic.com

This New York chain boasts a helpful staff and an extensive selection of paints and coating for your interior or exterior spaces, from trim paints to concrete floor finishes. Make an appointment with their in-house decorating service department to assist in color selection. $$ (consulting services)

Stark Paint

979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St.; 212-752-9000; starkpaint.com

The offshoot of Stark’s main fabric, wallcovering, and carpet business, Stark Paint features hundreds of sophisticated options developed in partnership with color specialist David Oliver. All paints are water-based and certified as ecofriendly. $$-$$$