How to match paint colors?
It’s a question we get a lot at The Paint Place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Many people wonder if they can simply go by the name or number of a paint color when shopping for a new paint can. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that easy.

There are several ways you can match paint colors, but none of them are foolproof. Here are the most common methods:

1. Bring a sample of the existing paint: The most accurate way to match
If you've ever gone to the hardware store to buy a quart of paint, you've likely faced a daunting array of paint chips, trying to find the perfect match. Painting an entire room, or even a single wall, requires a precise color match. Here are several methods for matching paint colors, from the simplest to the most high-tech.

1. Bring a paint chip: This is the simplest and most reliable method. Bring a paint chip