Bob Hathaway founded South Bay Paints in San Jose in 1990 as a family-owned independent Benjamin Moore retailer. South Bay Paints became well-established in the local community and earned a reputation for excellent customer service, color consulting, and color matching.
In 2017, South Bay Paints expanded by buying Daycor Ave Paints. The buyout allowed South Bay Paints to better serve its growing customer base in the Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Campbell areas.
In 2019, South Bay Paints opened a third store to offer customers additional convenience when choosing Benjamin Moore. South Bay Paints remains family owned, and takes pride in meeting both contractor and home owner needs.