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  • The Do’s And Don’ts Of Colour Matching
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Colour Matching

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Colour Matching

Colour matching sounds simple, but when you get it wrong there’s no denying it. Whether you’re touching up a wall, starting a new project or flexing your interior design muscles, an accurate colour match can be the difference between an amazing finish and a DIY disaster. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Learn the do’s and don’ts of colour matching for your next project. 

DO head to your local Inspirations Paint store and let the spectrophotometer do the work for you. This amazing device shines a light onto a surface and electronically measures the colour of the surface to produce an exact colour match. All you need is a paint chip the size of a 10c coin or bigger.

DON’T take the gamble with an eyeball match. No matter how good your eyes are, there is no need to risk a wrong colour choice. It is so important to ensure your colours are matched perfectly whether you’re touching up a wall or starting a new project. 

DO use paint swatches to match colour to an existing painted surface, a coloured fabric or a picture. Paint swatches are a super easy way to visualise colours in your space (not to mention they’re free from your local Inspirations Paint store).

DON’T forget to test your paint colours. Natural and artificial light can influence how your paint colour will look. It’s important to test your paint colours in different lights and at different times of day to make sure the colour is right for your project.

DO talk to your local Inspirations Paint team. Most of our stores have access to incredible Colour Consultants who eat, sleep and breathe everything colour related. Often, they can colour match to the eye (so impressive). The same goes for our experienced staff members who had to colour match before spectrophotometers even existed (even more impressive).

Avoiding the heartbreak of a DIY disaster can be as simple as accurately colour matching your paint. So don’t cut corners with your colour matching and do head to your local Inspirations Paint store to get everything you need for your next project.