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The colour was born from the Moor-O-Matic III tinting system in 1986 (Later to be rebranded in 2000 by Benjamin Moore as the Classic Colours Collection).

A core group of 6-12 people were involved with the birth of not only the colour, but also the machine.

The colours with these silly names were often experimental and were never used officially. Except for un-teal we meet again, of course.

Many of their famous names come from the personal lives of staff. For example, the shade Pony Tail was named after an employee's daughter’s hair, and Marilyn’s Dress was named after a former employee named Marilyn.

If I got any of this info wrong, please let me know in the comments.